Gandhupur - Sagri, Azamgarh

Gandhupur is a village situated in the Sagri tehsil of Azamgarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sagri and around 23 km from the district headquarters in Azamgarh. Banaura Mainathpatti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gandhupur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gandhupur is 193352. The village covers a total geographical area of 40.95 hectares and falls under the 276124 pincode. Azamatgarh is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Gandhupur

As per Census 2011, Gandhupur village has a total population of 403 people, consisting of 200 males and 203 females. The village has 53 households and a sex ratio of 1,014 females per 1,000 males. There are 49 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 269 literate and 134 illiterate residents. Additionally, 8 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population403200203
Child Population (0–6 yrs)492425
Scheduled Castes (SC)826
Literate Population269169100
Illiterate Population13431103

Nearby Villages of Gandhupur

Gandhupur 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)
MandanpurNorth-East0.70 km
Jamin ShekhpurNorth-West0.87 km
Banaura MainathpattiNorth1.32 km
UmrauhaNorth-East1.34 km
HarnaiSouth-West1.39 km
KothaEast1.76 km
RustampurSouth-West1.82 km
Amuwari NarayanpurWest1.92 km
Chhapra SultanpurNorth-East1.94 km
PrayagpurSouth1.97 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gandhupur

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Gandhupur. The nearest railway station is Muhammadabad, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 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 Azamatgarh to Gandhupur is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Azamgarh to Gandhupur is about 23 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gandhupur

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

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

Health Facilities in Gandhupur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Gandhupur

Where is Gandhupur located?

Gandhupur village is located in Sagri Tehsil, Azamgarh district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gandhupur?

The Gram Panchayat of Gandhupur is Banaura Mainathpatti.

What is the pincode of Gandhupur?

The pincode of Gandhupur is 276124.

What is the population of Gandhupur?

Gandhupur has a total population of 403, including 200 males and 203 females.

How many households are there in Gandhupur?

There are 53 households in Gandhupur.

What is the literacy rate in Gandhupur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gandhupur is 66.75%. Male literacy is 84.50% and female literacy is 49.26%.