Gangapur - Nawapur, Nandurbar

Gangapur is a village situated in the Nawapur tehsil of Nandurbar district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nawapur and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Nandurbar. Gangapur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gangapur is 525918. The village covers a total geographical area of 330 hectares and falls under the 425417 pincode. Nawapur is the nearest town, located about 17 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 Nawapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Nandurbar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gangapur

As per Census 2011, Gangapur village has a total population of 827 people, consisting of 408 males and 419 females. The village has 218 households and a sex ratio of 1,026 females per 1,000 males. There are 88 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 360 literate and 467 illiterate residents. Additionally, 41 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 777 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Gangapur are given below:

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 shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chinchpada, while the nearest airport is Surat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nawapur to Gangapur is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nandurbar to Gangapur 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 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