Gandi - Phulpur, Azamgarh

Gandi is a village situated in the Phulpur tehsil of Azamgarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Phulpur and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Azamgarh. Gandi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gandi is 194979. The village covers a total geographical area of 130 hectares and falls under the 276304 pincode. Azamgarh is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Gandi

As per Census 2011, Gandi village has a total population of 1,711 people, consisting of 852 males and 859 females. The village has 265 households and a sex ratio of 1,008 females per 1,000 males. There are 310 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,030 literate and 681 illiterate residents. Additionally, 573 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gandi

Gandi 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 Gandi

Gandi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sarai Mir, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Azamgarh to Gandi is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Azamgarh to Gandi is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gandi

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

Health Facilities in Gandi

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

FAQs about Gandi