Gangapur - Sakaldiha, Chandauli

Gangapur is a village situated in the Sakaldiha tehsil of Chandauli district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sakaldiha and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Chandauli. Pura Bijai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gangapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gangapur is 206852. The village covers a total geographical area of 118.68 hectares and falls under the 232111 pincode. Chandauli is the nearest town, located about 30 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 Sakaldiha Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Chandauli Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gangapur

As per Census 2011, Gangapur village has a total population of 203 people, consisting of 101 males and 102 females. The village has 35 households and a sex ratio of 1,009 females per 1,000 males. There are 43 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 104 literate and 99 illiterate residents. Additionally, 125 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population203101102
Child Population (0–6 yrs)431726
Scheduled Castes (SC)1256758
Literate Population1046638
Illiterate Population993564

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
MeerpurSouth1.00 km
Pura BijaiNorth-East1.25 km
Gaura GangwarSouth-West1.89 km
Rampur ChandrawatiWest1.92 km
MolanapurNorth-West2.18 km
Bartharra GangwarSouth-West2.57 km
DhakhawaNorth2.63 km
Pura GaneshNorth-East2.72 km
GaurapurwarWest2.82 km
Mahuari KalanSouth-East2.83 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gangapur

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Gangapur. The nearest railway station is Rajawari, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.3 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chandauli to Gangapur is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chandauli to Gangapur is about 20 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 Gangapur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

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:

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

FAQs about Gangapur

Where is Gangapur located?

Gangapur village is located in Sakaldiha Tehsil, Chandauli district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gangapur?

The Gram Panchayat of Gangapur is Pura Bijai.

What is the pincode of Gangapur?

The pincode of Gangapur is 232111.

What is the population of Gangapur?

Gangapur has a total population of 203, including 101 males and 102 females.

How many households are there in Gangapur?

There are 35 households in Gangapur.

What is the literacy rate in Gangapur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gangapur is 51.23%. Male literacy is 65.35% and female literacy is 37.25%.