Ganipur - Sikrai, Dausa

Ganipur is a village situated in the Sikrai tehsil of Dausa district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sikrai and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Dausa. Ganipur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ganipur is 078375. The village covers a total geographical area of 110.9 hectares and falls under the 303502 pincode. Bandikui is the nearest town, located about 33 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 Sikrai Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Dausa Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Ganipur

According to the 2011 Census, Ganipur village had a total population of 1,347 people, including 729 males and 618 females, living in 263 households. The sex ratio was 848 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.21%, with male literacy at 83.98% and female literacy at 54.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 684, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 546.

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 Population1,347729618
Child Population (0–6 yrs)246136110
Scheduled Castes (SC)684357327
Scheduled Tribes (ST)546297249
Literate Population773498275
Illiterate Population574231343

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)
Kundera KhurdWest0.43 km
Chak GanipurWest0.91 km
HeengwaEast1.69 km
HeengiNorth1.79 km
RameraSouth-East2.06 km
ChandoosaEast2.38 km
SikraiWest2.61 km
GirdharipuraSouth-East2.83 km
Kundera DoongarSouth2.95 km
Naya GaonEast3.17 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ganipur

Ganipur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bandikui Jn, while the nearest airport is Jaipur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bandikui to Ganipur is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dausa to Ganipur is about 48 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 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 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 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Ganipur

Where is Ganipur located?

Ganipur village is located in Sikrai Tehsil, Dausa district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Ganipur?

Ganipur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Ganipur?

The pincode of Ganipur is 303502.

What is the population of Ganipur?

Ganipur had a total population of 1,347, including 729 males and 618 females.

How many households are there in Ganipur?

Ganipur had 263 households.

What is the literacy rate in Ganipur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ganipur was 70.21%. Male literacy was 83.98% and female literacy was 54.13%.