Gangapur - Rahuri, Ahilyanagar

Gangapur is a village situated in the Rahuri tehsil of Ahilyanagar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 24 km from Rahuri and around 65 km from Ahmadnagar. Gangapur village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gangapur is 558209. The village covers a total geographical area of 352.21 hectares and falls under the 413710 pincode. Rahuri is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Gangapur

According to the 2011 Census, Gangapur village had a total population of 1,046 people, including 548 males and 498 females, living in 215 households. The sex ratio was 909 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.64%, with male literacy at 90.76% and female literacy at 73.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 49, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 54.

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

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Gangapur. The nearest railway station is Kayar, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 102.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rahuri to Gangapur is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ahmadnagar to Gangapur is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 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