Galibpur - Utraula, Balrampur

Galibpur is a village situated in the Utraula tehsil of Balrampur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Utraula and around 18 km from the district headquarters in Balrampur. Galibpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Galibpur is 173821. The village covers a total geographical area of 146.33 hectares and falls under the 271607 pincode. Utraula is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Galibpur

As per Census 2011, Galibpur village has a total population of 1,248 people, consisting of 665 males and 583 females. The village has 176 households and a sex ratio of 876 females per 1,000 males. There are 242 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 608 literate and 640 illiterate residents. Additionally, 244 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,248665583
Child Population (0–6 yrs)242119123
Scheduled Castes (SC)244124120
Literate Population608427181
Illiterate Population640238402

Nearby Villages of Galibpur

Galibpur 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)
KhardauriNorth1.08 km
Chawai BujurgWest1.12 km
DhowadaberSouth1.26 km
VaibheetNorth-East1.78 km
Padari RaikwarSouth-West1.86 km
Dari ChauraEast2.22 km
ChulahbhariNorth-West2.43 km
Itai MaidaSouth2.50 km
Dutt NagerSouth-West2.60 km
ChitahiNorth-East2.63 km

Transport and Connectivity of Galibpur

Galibpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gainjahwa, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 110.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Utraula to Galibpur is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balrampur to Galibpur is about 18 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 Galibpur

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

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

Health Facilities in Galibpur

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

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

FAQs about Galibpur

Where is Galibpur located?

Galibpur village is located in Utraula Tehsil, Balrampur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Galibpur?

Galibpur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Galibpur?

The pincode of Galibpur is 271607.

What is the population of Galibpur?

Galibpur has a total population of 1,248, including 665 males and 583 females.

How many households are there in Galibpur?

There are 176 households in Galibpur.

What is the literacy rate in Galibpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Galibpur is 48.72%. Male literacy is 64.21% and female literacy is 31.05%.