Ghaghoo - Rasulabad, Kanpur Dehat

Ghaghoo is a village situated in the Rasulabad tehsil of Kanpur Dehat district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 33 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rasulabad and around 78 km from the district headquarters in Kanpur Dehat. Ghagu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghaghoo village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghaghoo is 148970. The village covers a total geographical area of 232.81 hectares and falls under the 209202 pincode. Bilohur is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Ghaghoo village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Ghaghoo

As per Census 2011, Ghaghoo village has a total population of 790 people, consisting of 429 males and 361 females. The village has 137 households and a sex ratio of 841 females per 1,000 males. There are 122 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 574 literate and 216 illiterate residents. Additionally, 119 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population790429361
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1226359
Scheduled Castes (SC)1196653
Literate Population574327247
Illiterate Population216102114

Nearby Villages of Ghaghoo

Ghaghoo 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)
Nivada MitaiNorth-East0.79 km
GudailaSouth-West1.00 km
KheriaNorth-West1.41 km
BahurajNorth-West1.44 km
KherwaNorth1.47 km
AntaSouth-East1.69 km
Niwada AniSouth-East2.21 km
MaujampurNorth-East2.25 km
TishahWest2.34 km
BaghpurSouth2.37 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ghaghoo

Ghaghoo is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bilhaur, while the nearest airport is Kanpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.3 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bilohur to Ghaghoo is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kanpur Dehat to Ghaghoo is about 78 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghaghoo

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

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

Health Facilities in Ghaghoo

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

Where is Ghaghoo located?

Ghaghoo village is located in Rasulabad Tehsil, Kanpur Dehat district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ghaghoo?

The Gram Panchayat of Ghaghoo is Ghagu.

What is the pincode of Ghaghoo?

The pincode of Ghaghoo is 209202.

What is the population of Ghaghoo?

Ghaghoo has a total population of 790, including 429 males and 361 females.

How many households are there in Ghaghoo?

There are 137 households in Ghaghoo.

What is the literacy rate in Ghaghoo?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ghaghoo is 72.66%. Male literacy is 76.22% and female literacy is 68.42%.