Gangoi - Ishupur, Saran

Gangoi is a village situated in the Ishupur subdivision of Saran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ishupur and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Aatanagar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gangoi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gangoi is 233087. The village covers a total geographical area of 208 hectares and falls under the 841411 pincode. Chapra is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Gangoi

According to the 2011 Census, Gangoi village had a total population of 2,080 people, including 1,040 males and 1,040 females, living in 342 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.29%, with male literacy at 85.60% and female literacy at 61.25%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 91.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population2,0801,0401,040
Child Population (0–6 yrs)339179160
Scheduled Castes (SC)913853
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1,276737539
Illiterate Population804303501

Nearby Villages of Gangoi

Gangoi 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
GohaNorth0.89 km
ChanpurwaSouth-West1.09 km
KusaharNorth-West1.33 km
NawadaSouth1.37 km
SatasiWest1.40 km
KauriaNorth1.80 km
NagrajWest2.01 km
ChakahanNorth-East2.06 km
BishunpuraWest2.17 km
Agauthar NandaEast2.17 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gangoi

Gangoi 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 Sham Kauria, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 1-2 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chapra to Gangoi is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Gangoi is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gangoi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Gangoi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Gangoi

Where is Gangoi located?

Gangoi village is located in Ishupur Subdivision, Saran district, Bihar, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Gangoi?

The Gram Panchayat of Gangoi is Aatanagar.

What is the pincode of Gangoi?

The pincode of Gangoi is 841411.

What is the population of Gangoi?

Gangoi had a total population of 2,080, including 1,040 males and 1,040 females.

How many households are there in Gangoi?

Gangoi had 342 households.

What is the literacy rate in Gangoi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gangoi was 73.29%. Male literacy was 85.60% and female literacy was 61.25%.