Kanipura - Nakur, Saharanpur

Kanipura is a village situated in the Nakur tehsil of Saharanpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nakur and around 9 km from the district headquarters in Saharanpur. Nanwa Kheri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kanipura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanipura is 109673. The village covers a total geographical area of 62.86 hectares and falls under the 247340 pincode. Saharanpur is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Kanipura village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Nakur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kairana Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kanipura

According to the 2011 Census, Kanipura village had a total population of 381 people, including 213 males and 168 females, living in 82 households. The sex ratio was 789 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.90%, with male literacy at 89.34% and female literacy at 63.46%.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Category Total Male Female
Total Population381213168
Child Population (0–6 yrs)281612
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population27517699
Illiterate Population1063769

Nearby Villages of Kanipura

Kanipura is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BahbalpurSouth-West0.72 km
KhairpuraSouth-East1.10 km
Nanwa KheriNorth-West1.17 km
Saragathal BalaSouth-East2.03 km
Saroorpur GaraNorth2.13 km
RajdhanNorth2.13 km
BirwiSouth-West2.16 km
Chatar SaliSouth-East2.16 km
Ahmadpur BrahmanNorth-East2.21 km
BeedpurNorth-East2.36 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kanipura

Kanipura is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Pilkhani, while the nearest airport is Karnal Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Saharanpur to Kanipura is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanipura

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kanipura village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Kanipura

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kanipura village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Kanipura

Where is Kanipura located?

Kanipura village is located in Nakur Tehsil, Saharanpur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Kanipura?

The Gram Panchayat of Kanipura is Nanwa Kheri.

What is the pincode of Kanipura?

The pincode of Kanipura is 247340.

What is the population of Kanipura?

Kanipura had a total population of 381, including 213 males and 168 females.

How many households are there in Kanipura?

Kanipura had 82 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kanipura?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kanipura was 77.90%. Male literacy was 89.34% and female literacy was 63.46%.