Gangabaj - Shikarpur, Bulandshahr

Gangabaj is a village situated in the Shikarpur tehsil of Bulandshahr district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shikarpur and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Bulandshahr. Akbarpur Bas Kaneni serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gangabaj village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gangabaj is 121433. The village covers a total geographical area of 187.6 hectares and falls under the 203397 pincode. Shikarpur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Gangabaj village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Gangabaj

According to the 2011 Census, Gangabaj village had a total population of 1,323 people, including 712 males and 611 females, living in 247 households. The sex ratio was 858 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.84%, with male literacy at 87.18% and female literacy at 46.82%.

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

Nearby Villages of Gangabaj

Gangabaj 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 Gangabaj

Gangabaj is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dharampur, while the nearest airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shikarpur to Gangabaj is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bulandshahr to Gangabaj is about 34 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 Gangabaj

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

Health Facilities in Gangabaj

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

FAQs about Gangabaj