Gahlau - Iglas, Aligarh

Gahlau is a village situated in the Iglas tehsil of Aligarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 7.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Iglas and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Aligarh. Gahlau village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gahlau is 122759. The village covers a total geographical area of 817.64 hectares and falls under the 202124 pincode. Iglas is the nearest town, located about 7.5 km away.

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

Population of Gahlau

According to the 2011 Census, Gahlau village had a total population of 4,599 people, including 2,454 males and 2,145 females, living in 718 households. The sex ratio was 874 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.69%, with male literacy at 84.33% and female literacy at 53.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 818.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Gahlau

Gahlau 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 Gahlau

Gahlau is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mandrak, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Iglas to Gahlau is about 7.5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aligarh to Gahlau is about 30 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 Gahlau

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

Health Facilities in Gahlau

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

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