Gagai - Shikohabad, Firozabad

Gagai is a village situated in the Shikohabad tehsil of Firozabad district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shikohabad and around 18 km from the district headquarters in Firozabad. Gagai village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gagai is 125974. The village covers a total geographical area of 179.61 hectares and falls under the 283145 pincode. Firozabad is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Gagai village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Shikohabad Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Firozabad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gagai

According to the 2011 Census, Gagai village had a total population of 1,654 people, including 859 males and 795 females, living in 283 households. The sex ratio was 925 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.66%, with male literacy at 86.40% and female literacy at 57.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 461.

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

Nearby Villages of Gagai

Gagai 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 Gagai

Gagai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Shikohabad Jn, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Firozabad to Gagai is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Firozabad to Gagai 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 Gagai

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

Health Facilities in Gagai

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

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