Kukri - Bighapur, Unnao

Kukri is a village situated in the Bighapur tehsil of Unnao district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bighapur and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Unnao. Kukri village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kukri is 142690. The village covers a total geographical area of 79.71 hectares and falls under the 209867 pincode. Unnao is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

Kukri 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 Purwa Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Unnao Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kukri

According to the 2011 Census, Kukri village had a total population of 471 people, including 252 males and 219 females, living in 93 households. The sex ratio was 869 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.04%, with male literacy at 81.78% and female literacy at 69.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 223.

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

Nearby Villages of Kukri

Kukri 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Kukri

Kukri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Indemau, while the nearest airport is Kanpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Unnao to Kukri is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kukri

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

Health Facilities in Kukri

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

FAQs about Kukri