Gandhi Gram - Iglas, Aligarh

Gandhi Gram is a village situated in the Iglas tehsil of Aligarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Iglas and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Aligarh. Gandhi Gram village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gandhi Gram is 122889. The village covers a total geographical area of 867.04 hectares and falls under the 204101 pincode. Iglas is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Gandhi Gram village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan 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 Gandhi Gram

According to the 2011 Census, Gandhi Gram village had a total population of 5,594 people, including 3,023 males and 2,571 females, living in 923 households. The sex ratio was 850 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.69%, with male literacy at 88.29% and female literacy at 58.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 713.

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

Nearby Villages of Gandhi Gram

Gandhi Gram 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 Gandhi Gram

Gandhi Gram is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Mursan, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Iglas to Gandhi Gram is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aligarh to Gandhi Gram is about 35 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 Gandhi Gram

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

Health Facilities in Gandhi Gram

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

FAQs about Gandhi Gram