Ganjor - Mehnagar, Azamgarh

Ganjor is a village situated in the Mehnagar tehsil of Azamgarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mehnagar and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Azamgarh. Gajor serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ganjor village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ganjor is 195826. The village covers a total geographical area of 460.5 hectares and falls under the 276204 pincode. Azamgarh is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Ganjor village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Ganjor

As per Census 2011, Ganjor village has a total population of 4,176 people, consisting of 2,097 males and 2,079 females. The village has 551 households and a sex ratio of 991 females per 1,000 males. There are 659 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,485 literate and 1,691 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,828 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Ganjor are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population4,1762,0972,079
Child Population (0–6 yrs)659332327
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,828913915
Literate Population2,4851,4501,035
Illiterate Population1,6916471,044

Nearby Villages of Ganjor

Ganjor 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)
KarautiNorth-East1.95 km
BasupurSouth2.04 km
Mahadewa ParaSouth-East2.10 km
DamaWest2.34 km
Dharnipur RanipurSouth-West2.49 km
KhajuriSouth-East2.50 km
Laudah EmadpurNorth-West2.82 km
TilsanwaSouth-East2.86 km
GauraNorth3.37 km
KataiSouth3.43 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ganjor

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Ganjor. The nearest railway station is Sarai Rani, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Azamgarh to Ganjor is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Azamgarh to Ganjor is about 36 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 Ganjor

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Ganjor

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Ganjor 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 Ganjor

Where is Ganjor located?

Ganjor village is located in Mehnagar Tehsil, Azamgarh district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ganjor?

The Gram Panchayat of Ganjor is Gajor.

What is the pincode of Ganjor?

The pincode of Ganjor is 276204.

What is the population of Ganjor?

Ganjor has a total population of 4,176, including 2,097 males and 2,079 females.

How many households are there in Ganjor?

There are 551 households in Ganjor.

What is the literacy rate in Ganjor?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ganjor is 59.51%. Male literacy is 69.15% and female literacy is 49.78%.