Gahilapur - Sikandra, Kanpur Dehat

Gahilapur is a village situated in the Sikandra tehsil of Kanpur Dehat district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sikandra and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Mati. Ghahilapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gahilapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gahilapur is 149687. The village covers a total geographical area of 375 hectares and falls under the 209125 pincode. Jhijhak is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Gahilapur

As per Census 2011, Gahilapur village has a total population of 2,535 people, consisting of 1,346 males and 1,189 females. The village has 532 households and a sex ratio of 883 females per 1,000 males. There are 302 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,643 literate and 892 illiterate residents. Additionally, 308 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gahilapur

Gahilapur 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 Gahilapur

Gahilapur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Jhinjhak, while the nearest airport is Kanpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jhijhak to Gahilapur is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mati to Gahilapur is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gahilapur

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

Health Facilities in Gahilapur

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

FAQs about Gahilapur