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

According to the 2011 Census, Gandhupur village had a total population of 403 people, including 200 males and 203 females, living in 53 households. The sex ratio was 1,015 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.99%, with male literacy at 96.02% and female literacy at 56.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 8.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Gandhupur