Gangapur - Sahaswan, Budaun

Gangapur is a village situated in the Sahaswan tehsil of Budaun district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sahaswan and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Budaun. Gangapur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gangapur is 128185. The village covers a total geographical area of 139.43 hectares and falls under the 243638 pincode. Budaun is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Gangapur

According to the 2011 Census, Gangapur village had a total population of 1,527 people, including 834 males and 693 females, living in 277 households. The sex ratio was 831 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 34.47%, with male literacy at 43.41% and female literacy at 23.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 843.

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

Nearby Villages of Gangapur

Gangapur 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 Gangapur

Gangapur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kachhiaa, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 106.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Budaun to Gangapur is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Budaun to Gangapur is about 37 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

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

Health Facilities in Gangapur

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 village are given below:

FAQs about Gangapur