Gangapur Bijaura - Nizamabad, Azamgarh

Gangapur Bijaura is a village situated in the Nizamabad tehsil of Azamgarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nizamabad and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Azamgarh. Gangapur Bijaura village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gangapur Bijaura is 194399. The village covers a total geographical area of 141.61 hectares and falls under the 276305 pincode. Saraymeer is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Gangapur Bijaura

As per Census 2011, Gangapur Bijaura village has a total population of 972 people, consisting of 524 males and 448 females. The village has 119 households and a sex ratio of 854 females per 1,000 males. There are 152 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 599 literate and 373 illiterate residents. Additionally, 193 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Gangapur Bijaura are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population972524448
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1528765
Scheduled Castes (SC)19310687
Literate Population599383216
Illiterate Population373141232

Nearby Villages of Gangapur Bijaura

Gangapur Bijaura 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)
Chak MahuariSouth-East0.82 km
Chak JafarWest0.96 km
DostpurNorth1.10 km
KhanpurNorth1.52 km
Surahi BujurgSouth-West1.64 km
Khand WariEast1.82 km
Chak IsrauliWest2.07 km
Darikha Shekh AhmadpurEast2.08 km
AllipurNorth-West2.08 km
NikamuddinpurNorth2.21 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gangapur Bijaura

Gangapur Bijaura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sanjarpur, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

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

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Gangapur Bijaura

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Gangapur Bijaura 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 5-10 km

FAQs about Gangapur Bijaura

Where is Gangapur Bijaura located?

Gangapur Bijaura village is located in Nizamabad Tehsil, Azamgarh district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gangapur Bijaura?

Gangapur Bijaura is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Gangapur Bijaura?

The pincode of Gangapur Bijaura is 276305.

What is the population of Gangapur Bijaura?

Gangapur Bijaura has a total population of 972, including 524 males and 448 females.

How many households are there in Gangapur Bijaura?

There are 119 households in Gangapur Bijaura.

What is the literacy rate in Gangapur Bijaura?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gangapur Bijaura is 61.63%. Male literacy is 73.09% and female literacy is 48.21%.