Kanakpur - Kadipur, Sultanpur

Kanakpur is a village situated in the Kadipur tehsil of Sultanpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 34 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kadipur and around 76 km from the district headquarters in Sultanpur. Kanakpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanakpur is 171182. The village covers a total geographical area of 137.04 hectares and falls under the 228172 pincode. Dostpur is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

Kanakpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kadipur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sultanpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kanakpur

As per Census 2011, Kanakpur village has a total population of 1,122 people, consisting of 572 males and 550 females. The village has 167 households and a sex ratio of 961 females per 1,000 males. There are 160 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 777 literate and 345 illiterate residents. Additionally, 304 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kanakpur are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,122572550
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1607783
Scheduled Castes (SC)304145159
Literate Population777453324
Illiterate Population345119226

Nearby Villages of Kanakpur

Kanakpur 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)
HakimpurNorth-West1.00 km
RamnagarNorth-East1.09 km
RaypurEast1.26 km
DasaoopurSouth-West1.95 km
NagariNorth-West2.13 km
GhurahoopurEast2.18 km
Barooli AsanundpurNorth-East2.27 km
BanganwadihSouth2.65 km
KaraiEast2.93 km
SajampurEast2.96 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kanakpur

Kanakpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tulsi Nagar, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.5 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dostpur to Kanakpur is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sultanpur to Kanakpur is about 76 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanakpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within <1 km

Health Facilities in Kanakpur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Kanakpur

Where is Kanakpur located?

Kanakpur village is located in Kadipur Tehsil, Sultanpur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kanakpur?

Kanakpur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kanakpur?

The pincode of Kanakpur is 228172.

What is the population of Kanakpur?

Kanakpur has a total population of 1,122, including 572 males and 550 females.

How many households are there in Kanakpur?

There are 167 households in Kanakpur.

What is the literacy rate in Kanakpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kanakpur is 69.25%. Male literacy is 79.20% and female literacy is 58.91%.