Gangepura - Lahar, Bhind

Gangepura is a village situated in the Lahar tehsil of Bhind district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 45 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lahar and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Bhind. Gangepura village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gangepura is 453645. The village covers a total geographical area of 1168.07 hectares and falls under the 477449 pincode. Alampur is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Gangepura village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Lahar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bhind Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gangepura

According to the 2011 Census, Gangepura village had a total population of 2,705 people, including 1,432 males and 1,273 females, living in 631 households. The sex ratio was 889 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.57%, with male literacy at 85.52% and female literacy at 62.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 802, 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 Gangepura

Gangepura 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 Gangepura

Gangepura is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Erich Road, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Alampur to Gangepura is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhind to Gangepura is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gangepura

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

Health Facilities in Gangepura

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

FAQs about Gangepura