Ghasipur - Koil, Aligarh

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

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghasipur is 122590. The village covers a total geographical area of 182.1 hectares and falls under the 202150 pincode. Aligarh is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Ghasipur

According to the 2011 Census, Ghasipur village had a total population of 2,538 people, including 1,371 males and 1,167 females, living in 416 households. The sex ratio was 851 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.24%, with male literacy at 70.27% and female literacy at 46.62%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 517.

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 Population2,5381,3711,167
Child Population (0–6 yrs)477271206
Scheduled Castes (SC)517283234
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1,221773448
Illiterate Population1,317598719

Nearby Villages of Ghasipur

Ghasipur 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)
Musepur JalalSouth-East1.06 km
Hajipur FathehkhanNorth-East1.33 km
MukundpurNorth-West1.50 km
Haivatpur PirathaEast1.60 km
Chirauliya DaudkhanNorth2.13 km
MadrakSouth2.29 km
IshanpurNorth-East2.37 km
MainathWest2.41 km
Rustampur AilamEast2.73 km
Barhauli Fateh KhanWest2.73 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ghasipur

Ghasipur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Daud Khan, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Aligarh to Ghasipur is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aligarh to Ghasipur is about 10 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghasipur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Ghasipur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Ghasipur

Where is Ghasipur located?

Ghasipur village is located in Koil Tehsil, Aligarh district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ghasipur?

Ghasipur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Ghasipur?

The pincode of Ghasipur is 202150.

What is the population of Ghasipur?

Ghasipur had a total population of 2,538, including 1,371 males and 1,167 females.

How many households are there in Ghasipur?

Ghasipur had 416 households.

What is the literacy rate in Ghasipur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ghasipur was 59.24%. Male literacy was 70.27% and female literacy was 46.62%.