Gangau - Sandila, Hardoi

Gangau is a village situated in the Sandila tehsil of Hardoi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sandila and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Hardoi. Jamsara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gangau village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gangau is 141035. The village covers a total geographical area of 168.25 hectares and falls under the 241201 pincode. Sandila is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Gangau

As per Census 2011, Gangau village has a total population of 917 people, consisting of 484 males and 433 females. The village has 168 households and a sex ratio of 894 females per 1,000 males. There are 196 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 435 literate and 482 illiterate residents. Additionally, 246 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population917484433
Child Population (0–6 yrs)19610195
Scheduled Castes (SC)246123123
Literate Population435290145
Illiterate Population482194288

Nearby Villages of Gangau

Gangau 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)
JamsaraNorth-East1.56 km
JarhaSouth-West1.71 km
BaghuwamauNorth-West1.77 km
TalaulySouth-East2.40 km
AlawalpurWest2.61 km
RaisonNorth-West2.91 km
SomEast3.15 km
Behandar KhurdSouth3.53 km
HewalyWest3.75 km
KharikaSouth-West4.05 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gangau

Gangau is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Umar Tali, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.7 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sandila to Gangau is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hardoi to Gangau is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gangau

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

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

Health Facilities in Gangau

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

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

FAQs about Gangau

Where is Gangau located?

Gangau village is located in Sandila Tehsil, Hardoi district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gangau?

The Gram Panchayat of Gangau is Jamsara.

What is the pincode of Gangau?

The pincode of Gangau is 241201.

What is the population of Gangau?

Gangau has a total population of 917, including 484 males and 433 females.

How many households are there in Gangau?

There are 168 households in Gangau.

What is the literacy rate in Gangau?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gangau is 47.44%. Male literacy is 59.92% and female literacy is 33.49%.