Gahilapur

Gahilapur is a village located in Sikandra tehsil of Kanpur Dehat district in Uttar Pradesh, India. It is situated 25km away from sub-district headquarter Sikandra (tehsildar office) and 45km away from district headquarter Mati. As per 2009 stats, Ghahilapur is the gram panchayat of Gahilapur village.

Gahilapur has its own place in the vibrant Kanpur Dehat region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Gahilapur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Gahilapur is 149687. The village spans a total geographical area of 375 hectares. Jhijhak is nearest town to Gahilapur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 5km away.

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Population of Gahilapur

Below is a concise population overview of Gahilapur as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 2,535 1,346 1,189
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 302 166 136
Scheduled Castes (SC) 308 167 141
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 1,643 942 701
Illiterate Population 892 404 488

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Gahilapur village:

  • The total population of Gahilapur village is around 2,535, including approximately 1,346 males and 1,189 females, with a sex ratio of 883 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 302 children aged 0–6 years in Gahilapur village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Gahilapur village has 308 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
  • The literacy rate of Gahilapur village is about 64.81%, with male literacy at 69.99% and female literacy at 58.96%.
  • There are around 532 households in Gahilapur village.

Connectivity of Gahilapur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Gahilapur. As per the 2011 stats, Gahilapur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available
Private Bus Service Available
Railway Station Available within village

Nearby Villages of Gahilapur

Knowing the nearby villages of Gahilapur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Gahilapur.

Dharampur Dabarapur Sikandra Surasi Nadhaua Kathra Satura Khanpur Dilwal Nawabpur Bari Laua Jaura

Frequently Asked Questions about Gahilapur

Where is Gahilapur located?
Gahilapur village is situated in Sikandra Tehsil, within the Kanpur Dehat district of Uttar Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Gahilapur?
The Gram Panchayat of Gahilapur is Ghahilapur (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the population of Gahilapur as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Gahilapur is 2,535, with 1,346 males and 1,189 females.
How many households are there in Gahilapur as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Gahilapur village has a total of 532 households.
What is the literacy rate in Gahilapur as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Gahilapur is 64.81%. The male literacy rate is 69.99%, while the female literacy rate is 58.96%.