Gangapur - Hulasganj, Jehanabad

Gangapur is a village situated in the Hulasganj subdivision of Jehanabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hulasganj and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Jehanabad . Dawthoo serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gangapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gangapur is 260604. The village covers a total geographical area of 186 hectares and falls under the 804407 pincode. Jehanabad is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Gangapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Ghosi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jahanabad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gangapur

According to the 2011 Census, Gangapur village had a total population of 2,278 people, including 1,206 males and 1,072 females, living in 347 households. The sex ratio was 889 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.75%, with male literacy at 85.80% and female literacy at 60.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 418, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Gangapur

Gangapur 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 Gangapur

Gangapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Islampur, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 94.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jehanabad to Gangapur is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gangapur

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

Health Facilities in Gangapur

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

FAQs about Gangapur