Girsi - Ghatampur, Kanpur Nagar

Girsi is a village situated in the Ghatampur tehsil of Kanpur Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ghatampur and around 61 km from the district headquarters in Kanpur Nagar. Girsi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Girsi is 150576. The village covers a total geographical area of 875.49 hectares and falls under the 209208 pincode. Ghatampur is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

Girsi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Ghatampur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Akbarpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Girsi

According to the 2011 Census, Girsi village had a total population of 6,297 people, including 3,382 males and 2,915 females, living in 1,225 households. The sex ratio was 862 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.70%, with male literacy at 77.99% and female literacy at 60.25%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,968.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Girsi

Girsi 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 Girsi

Girsi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tilaunchi, while the nearest airport is Kanpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ghatampur to Girsi is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kanpur Nagar to Girsi is about 61 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Girsi

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

Health Facilities in Girsi

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

FAQs about Girsi