Gangi - Bahadurganj, Kishanganj

Gangi is a village situated in the Bahadurganj subdivision of Kishanganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bahadurganj and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Kishanganj. Gangi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gangi is 222672. The village covers a total geographical area of 497 hectares and falls under the 855101 pincode. Bahadurganj is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Gangi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head.

Population of Gangi

According to the 2011 Census, Gangi village had a total population of 7,857 people, including 4,005 males and 3,852 females, living in 1,517 households. The sex ratio was 962 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.59%, with male literacy at 64.10% and female literacy at 44.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 260, 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 Gangi

Gangi 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 Gangi

Gangi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Panjipara, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bahadurganj to Gangi is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kishanganj to Gangi is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gangi

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

Health Facilities in Gangi

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

FAQs about Gangi