Galpura - Sirsaganj, Firozabad

Galpura is a village situated in the Sirsaganj tehsil of Firozabad district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from Shikohabad and around 54 km from Firozabad. Galpura village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Galpura is 126194. The village covers a total geographical area of 256.94 hectares and falls under the 283142 pincode. Firozabad is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Galpura

As per Census 2011, Galpura village has a total population of 1,335 people, consisting of 714 males and 621 females. The village has 249 households and a sex ratio of 869 females per 1,000 males. There are 199 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 846 literate and 489 illiterate residents. Additionally, 501 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,335714621
Child Population (0–6 yrs)19911188
Scheduled Castes (SC)501266235
Literate Population846519327
Illiterate Population489195294

Nearby Villages of Galpura

Galpura 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)
SujanipurSouth1.11 km
PariharmauNorth-West1.20 km
Alampur JhaptaNorth-East1.51 km
LahtaiNorth2.04 km
NaglatulaWest2.06 km
DhakraiNorth-West2.13 km
Ruchan ManikpurSouth-East2.29 km
BachhmaiNorth2.65 km
Fatehpur ChandariNorth-West2.84 km
ChirhuliNorth-East2.90 km

Transport and Connectivity of Galpura

Galpura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhadan, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 1-2 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Firozabad to Galpura is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Firozabad to Galpura is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Galpura

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Galpura

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Galpura 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 Galpura

Where is Galpura located?

Galpura village is located in Sirsaganj Tehsil, Firozabad district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Galpura?

Galpura is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Galpura?

The pincode of Galpura is 283142.

What is the population of Galpura?

Galpura has a total population of 1,335, including 714 males and 621 females.

How many households are there in Galpura?

There are 249 households in Galpura.

What is the literacy rate in Galpura?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Galpura is 63.37%. Male literacy is 72.69% and female literacy is 52.66%.