Gangapur

Gangapur is a village located in Chohtan tehsil of Barmer district in Rajasthan, India. It is situated 75km away from sub-district headquarter Chohtan (tehsildar office) and 95km away from district headquarter Barmer. As per 2009 stats, Bherudi is the gram panchayat of Gangapur village.

Here you can discover what makes Gangapur unique in its vibrant Chohtan-Barmer region. You’ll see Gangapur’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Gangapur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Gangapur is 088977. The village spans a total geographical area of 695 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 344704. Barmer is nearest town to Gangapur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 95km away.

When it comes to local governance, Gangapur village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Chohtan Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Barmer Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Gangapur

Population of Gangapur

According to the 2011 Census, Gangapur has a total population of about 731, with approximately 387 males and 344 females. The sex ratio is around 888 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 131 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 60 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 57.59%, with male literacy at about 67.44% and female literacy near 46.51%. There are around 124 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Gangapur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Gangapur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Gangapur. As per the 2011 stats, Gangapur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Gangapur

Knowing the nearby villages of Gangapur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Gangapur.

Frequently Asked Questions about Gangapur