Gamhirpur - Kaptanganj, Kushinagar

Gamhirpur is a village situated in the Kaptanganj tehsil of Kushinagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from Hata and around 39 km from Kushinagar. Gamhirpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gamhirpur is 188803. The village covers a total geographical area of 338.05 hectares and falls under the 274301 pincode. Kaptanganj is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Gamhirpur

According to the 2011 Census, Gamhirpur village had a total population of 2,313 people, including 1,108 males and 1,205 females, living in 416 households. The sex ratio was 1,088 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.79%, with male literacy at 82.05% and female literacy at 55.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 200, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 217.

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

Nearby Villages of Gamhirpur

Gamhirpur 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 Gamhirpur

Gamhirpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kaptanganj Jn, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kaptanganj to Gamhirpur is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kushinagar to Gamhirpur is about 39 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gamhirpur

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

Health Facilities in Gamhirpur

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

FAQs about Gamhirpur