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Derapur is a tehsil in Kanpur Dehat district, Uttar Pradesh, with 96 gram panchayats and 140 villages (LGD code 844).
About Derapur Tehsil
Derapur (डेरापुर) is a tehsil (sub-district) of Kanpur Dehat district in Uttar Pradesh. This is where land and revenue work happens: the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) and the Tehsildar keep the land records (Khatauni), decide mutations (Dakhil-Kharij), issue income, caste and residence certificates and hear revenue cases. LGD code: 844.
Derapur tehsil has 140 revenue villages in 96 gram panchayats, which belong to the Derapur and Jhinjhak development blocks.
Derapur at a glance
| Name | Derapur / डेरापुर |
|---|---|
| Type | Tehsil |
| LGD code | 844 |
| District | Kanpur Dehat |
| Division | Kanpur Division |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| Gram Panchayats | 96 |
| Villages | 140 |
| Coordinates | 26.4897° N, 79.7787° E |
| Census 2011 code | 844 |
Derapur Tehsil LGD code
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The LGD (Local Government Directory) code is a permanent number the Government of India gives every village, panchayat, block and district. eGramSwaraj, nrega.nic.in and many other portals look places up by it, so keep it handy when you fill in an online form.
Derapur Tehsil Gram Panchayat and Village List
Derapur Tehsil has 96 gram panchayats. Open any of them to see its villages, Gram Pradhan, polling centres, nearby facilities and schemes.
Population of Derapur
We’re still adding village-level census tables for this area. Meanwhile, here are the Census 2011 rural figures for Kanpur Dehat district, which Derapur is part of:
| Rural population | 16,22,761 |
|---|---|
| Rural households | 2,98,833 |
| Rural literacy rate | 75.3% |
| Rural sex ratio | 862 |
| Rural SC population share | 26.6% |
| Rural work participation | 35.5% |
Work and livelihood
Kanpur Dehat district’s One District One Product (ODOP) is Aluminium utensils. If you work in this trade in Derapur, you can apply at the District Industries Centre for ODOP margin-money loans, training and toolkits.
Administration
In Derapur Tehsil, the Tehsildar / SDM runs revenue work. Revenue courts, certificates and mutation cases are dealt with here, and the Revenue Inspector (Kanungo) and the Lekhpal keep land records at village level. On Tehsil Diwas (first and third Tuesday of the month), you can take a complaint straight to the officers.
Places near Derapur
The Tehsils closest to Derapur, by straight-line distance between their approximate centres:
| Tehsil | District | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sikandra | Kanpur Dehat | 17 km | south-west |
| Rasulabad | Kanpur Dehat | 22 km | north |
| Akbarpur | Kanpur Dehat | 24 km | south-east |
| Maitha | Kanpur Dehat | 25 km | east |
| Bhognipur | Kanpur Dehat | 28 km | south |
| Bilhaur | Kanpur Nagar | 40 km | north-east |
Other Tehsils in Kanpur Dehat
Citizen services: how to get things done
Income, caste and domicile certificates
- Apply at a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC) or on e-District UP (edistrict.up.gov.in). Take your Aadhaar, a photo and a signed self-declaration.
- The application goes to Derapur Tehsil. The Lekhpal checks it in the village and the Revenue Inspector (Kanungo) sends the report on.
- The Tehsildar / SDM issues a digitally signed certificate, usually within 7–15 working days. Track it online with your application number.
Khatauni (land record) and Dakhil-Kharij (mutation)
- On UP Bhulekh (upbhulekh.gov.in), choose district Kanpur Dehat, Tehsil Derapur and your village, then search by account number, plot (khasra) number or name to see the Khatauni.
- You can get a certified copy at a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC) or the Tehsil office. Check the status of a Dakhil-Kharij (mutation) case on Revenue court case status (Vaad) (vaad.up.nic.in).
Birth and death certificates
- Report a birth or death in the village to the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) within 21 days; they are the registrar for rural areas. If a baby is born in a hospital, the hospital registers the birth.
- Download the certificate from crsorgi.gov.in. If you register after 21 days, you may need an affidavit and an order from the Tehsildar / SDM.
Complaints and Right to Information (RTI)
- Complain about any government service on IGRS (Jansunwai) (jansunwai.up.nic.in) or call 1076. It goes to the officer responsible, and you can track what happens online.
- To find out what the panchayat spent and on which works, file an RTI application (₹10 fee) with the Public Information Officer at the block office. Works and payments are also listed on egramswaraj.gov.in.
Portals and procedures change, so check with the office before you apply. If a link has moved, look for the service by name on the portal's home page.
Derapur Tehsil: frequently asked questions
Which district is Derapur Tehsil in?
Derapur Tehsil is in Kanpur Dehat district (Kanpur Division).
How many gram panchayats are there in Derapur Tehsil?
There are 96 gram panchayats in Derapur Tehsil.
How many villages are there in Derapur Tehsil?
Derapur Tehsil has 140 revenue villages.
What work is done at the Derapur Tehsil office?
The Tehsildar / SDM heads Derapur tehsil. This is where income, caste and domicile certificates are issued and where mutation and revenue court cases are heard, while the Lekhpal keeps the land records for each village. On Tehsil Diwas (first and third Tuesday of the month), you can take a complaint straight to the officers.
Which blocks fall in Derapur Tehsil?
Which assembly constituencies cover Derapur Tehsil?
Derapur Tehsil is spread over 3 assembly constituencies: Rasulabad, Akbarpur – Raniya and Sikandra.
Who are the MLAs of Derapur Tehsil?
The MLAs for Derapur Tehsil (2022 election) are Rasulabad: Poonam Sankhwar (Bharatiya Janata Party); Akbarpur – Raniya: Pratibha Shukla (Bharatiya Janata Party); Sikandra: Ajit Singh Pal (Bharatiya Janata Party).
Which Lok Sabha constituencies and MPs cover Derapur Tehsil?
Derapur Tehsil falls in 3 Lok Sabha constituencies: Etawah: Jitendra Kumar Dohare (Samajwadi Party); Kannauj: Akhilesh Yadav (Samajwadi Party); Akbarpur: Devendra Singh Alias Bhole Singh (Bharatiya Janata Party).
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How can I check land records (Khatauni) of Derapur Tehsil?
Go to UP Bhulekh (upbhulekh.gov.in), pick district Kanpur Dehat and Tehsil Derapur, then your village, and search by account number, plot (khasra) number or owner’s name to see the Khatauni. For a certified copy, go to a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC) or the Derapur Tehsil office.
How do I check the status of a Dakhil-Kharij (mutation) case in Derapur Tehsil?
Dakhil-Kharij (mutation) cases from Derapur Tehsil are heard in its revenue court. You can track a case on Revenue court case status (Vaad) (vaad.up.nic.in) with the case number or the account details.
How do I get an income, caste or domicile certificate in Derapur Tehsil?
Apply at a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC) or on e-District UP (edistrict.up.gov.in) with your Aadhaar, a photo and a self-declaration. The application goes to Derapur Tehsil; after a check in your village, the digitally signed certificate is issued and you can download it from the portal.
How far is Derapur Tehsil from Kanpur Dehat district headquarters?
The centre of Derapur Tehsil is about 25 km north-west of Kanpur Dehat district headquarters as the crow flies; by road it will be further.
Which is the nearest railway station to Derapur Tehsil?
The nearest railway station to the centre of Derapur Tehsil is Ambiapur (AAP), about 5.6 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Jhinjhak (JJK), 8.5 km; Rura (RURA), 13 km.
Which is the nearest airport to Derapur Tehsil?
The nearest airport to the centre of Derapur Tehsil is Kanpur Airport (KNU), about 64 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (LKO), about 114 km away.
Data sources and updates
We built this page from public, open government data. Each figure is as of its source’s date and may have changed since, so check with the office concerned before using it for anything official.
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- DIGIPIN national addressing grid, computed from the panchayat's reference point, Open algorithm
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Data last refreshed: October 18, 2026
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