Gangalwa - Tamkuhi Raj, Kushinagar

Gangalwa is a village situated in the Tamkuhi Raj tehsil of Kushinagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tamkuhi Raj and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Kushinagar. Gangalwa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gangalwa is 189486. The village covers a total geographical area of 156.34 hectares and falls under the 274202 pincode. Kushinagar is the nearest town, located about 1 km away.

Gangalwa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Tamkuhi raj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Deoria Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gangalwa

As per Census 2011, Gangalwa village has a total population of 1,423 people, consisting of 673 males and 750 females. The village has 240 households and a sex ratio of 1,114 females per 1,000 males. There are 240 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 729 literate and 694 illiterate residents. Additionally, 270 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 12 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gangalwa

Gangalwa 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 Gangalwa

Gangalwa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gauri Sriram, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kushinagar to Gangalwa is about 1 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kushinagar to Gangalwa is about 36 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 Gangalwa

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

Health Facilities in Gangalwa

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

FAQs about Gangalwa