Gangti - Islampur, Nalanda

Gangti is a village situated in the Islampur subdivision of Nalanda district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Islampur and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Biharsharif. Dhobdiha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gangti village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gangti is 244958. The village covers a total geographical area of 316 hectares and falls under the 801303 pincode. Islampur is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Gangti

According to the 2011 Census, Gangti village had a total population of 1,504 people, including 796 males and 708 females, living in 239 households. The sex ratio was 889 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.48%, with male literacy at 72.85% and female literacy at 49.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 306.

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

Nearby Villages of Gangti

Gangti 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 Gangti

Gangti is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Islampur, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 94.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Islampur to Gangti is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Biharsharif to Gangti is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gangti

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

Health Facilities in Gangti

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

FAQs about Gangti