Ganipur - Umri, Nanded

Ganipur is a village situated in the Umri tehsil of Nanded district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Peth Umri and around 49 km from the district headquarters in Nanded. Ganipur village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ganipur is 544922. The village covers a total geographical area of 260 hectares and falls under the 431807 pincode. Peth Umri is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Ganipur

According to the 2011 Census, Ganipur village had a total population of 466 people, including 235 males and 231 females, living in 90 households. The sex ratio was 983 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.37%, with male literacy at 92.27% and female literacy at 66.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 66, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 170.

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 Population466235231
Child Population (0–6 yrs)542826
Scheduled Castes (SC)663729
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1708288
Literate Population327191136
Illiterate Population1394495

Nearby Villages of Ganipur

Ganipur 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)
JironaNorth2.26 km
Somthana P.u.North-West2.33 km
HiradgaonSouth-West2.59 km
WaghalaSouth2.83 km
BitnalEast3.06 km
MandalaSouth-East3.48 km
ShirurNorth4.31 km
VasantnagarWest4.44 km
FulsingnagarNorth-West4.82 km
RamkhadakEast5.65 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ganipur

Public transport in the Ganipur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Umri, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Peth Umri to Ganipur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nanded to Ganipur is about 49 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 Ganipur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Ganipur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Ganipur

Where is Ganipur located?

Ganipur village is located in Umri Tehsil, Nanded district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the Village Panchayat of Ganipur?

Ganipur is its own Village Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Ganipur?

The pincode of Ganipur is 431807.

What is the population of Ganipur?

Ganipur had a total population of 466, including 235 males and 231 females.

How many households are there in Ganipur?

Ganipur had 90 households.

What is the literacy rate in Ganipur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ganipur was 79.37%. Male literacy was 92.27% and female literacy was 66.34%.