Gangi - Maharajganj, Mahrajganj

Gangi is a village situated in the Maharajganj tehsil of Mahrajganj district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 38 km from the tehsil headquarters in Maharajganj and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Mahrajganj. Gangi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gangi is 184697. The village covers a total geographical area of 286 hectares and falls under the 273165 pincode. Mahrajganj is the nearest town, located about 39 km away.

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

Population of Gangi

According to the 2011 Census, Gangi village had a total population of 2,603 people, including 1,354 males and 1,249 females, living in 429 households. The sex ratio was 922 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.12%, with male literacy at 84.48% and female literacy at 56.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 402, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Gangi

Gangi 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 Gangi

Gangi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Rawat Ganj, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mahrajganj to Gangi is about 39 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Mahrajganj to Gangi is about 35 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 Gangi

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

Health Facilities in Gangi

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

FAQs about Gangi