Gangapur - Nargund, Gadag

Gangapur is a village situated in the Nargund taluka of Gadag district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nargund and around 84 km from the district headquarters in Gadag. Radder-naganur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gangapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gangapur is 601891. The village covers a total geographical area of 364.02 hectares and falls under the 582207 pincode. Nargund is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Gangapur

According to the 2011 Census, Gangapur village had a total population of 668 people, including 336 males and 332 females, living in 140 households. The sex ratio was 988 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.14%, with male literacy at 95.11% and female literacy at 76.92%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 15, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 125.

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 bus services. The nearest railway station is Somankatti, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nargund to Gangapur is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gadag to Gangapur is about 84 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 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