Gangpur - Chunar, Mirzapur

Gangpur is a village situated in the Chunar tehsil of Mirzapur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chunar and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Mirzapur. Gangpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gangpur is 212471. The village covers a total geographical area of 374.57 hectares and falls under the 231304 pincode. Mirzapur is the nearest town.

Gangpur 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 Chunar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mirzapur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gangpur

According to the 2011 Census, Gangpur village had a total population of 3,887 people, including 2,040 males and 1,847 females, living in 663 households. The sex ratio was 905 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.11%, with male literacy at 75.58% and female literacy at 55.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 179.

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

Nearby Villages of Gangpur

Gangpur 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 Gangpur

Gangpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kailahat, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Mirzapur to Gangpur 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 Gangpur

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

Health Facilities in Gangpur

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

FAQs about Gangpur