Ghazipur - Sikandrabad, Bulandshahr

Ghazipur is a village situated in the Sikandrabad tehsil of Bulandshahr district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sikandrabad and around 18 km from the district headquarters in Bulandshahar. Ghazipur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghazipur is 120495. The village covers a total geographical area of 321.41 hectares and falls under the 203205 pincode. Sikandrabad is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Ghazipur

According to the 2011 Census, Ghazipur village had a total population of 1,478 people, including 795 males and 683 females, living in 266 households. The sex ratio was 859 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.59%, with male literacy at 92.25% and female literacy at 67.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 349.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,478795683
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1809882
Scheduled Castes (SC)349184165
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1,046643403
Illiterate Population432152280

Nearby Villages of Ghazipur

Ghazipur 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)
BenipurNorth-East1.23 km
PiriyabaniWest1.68 km
Khaguwa WasSouth-West1.69 km
Fatehpur LadlawasNorth1.94 km
Dadupur NeelaEast1.95 km
RitoliSouth-East2.17 km
BharanaNorth-West2.85 km
BhatpuraSouth2.86 km
LadlabasNorth-East2.94 km
ManjupurSouth-East3.10 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ghazipur

Ghazipur 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 Baral, while the nearest airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sikandrabad to Ghazipur is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bulandshahar to Ghazipur 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 Ghazipur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Ghazipur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Ghazipur

Where is Ghazipur located?

Ghazipur village is located in Sikandrabad Tehsil, Bulandshahr district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Ghazipur?

Ghazipur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Ghazipur?

The pincode of Ghazipur is 203205.

What is the population of Ghazipur?

Ghazipur had a total population of 1,478, including 795 males and 683 females.

How many households are there in Ghazipur?

Ghazipur had 266 households.

What is the literacy rate in Ghazipur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ghazipur was 80.59%. Male literacy was 92.25% and female literacy was 67.05%.