Ghasipur - Chunar, Mirzapur

Ghasipur is a village situated in the Chunar tehsil of Mirzapur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chunar and around 51 km from the district headquarters in Mirzapur. Ghasipur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghasipur is 212620. The village covers a total geographical area of 235.47 hectares and falls under the 231301 pincode. Varnaasi is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

Ghasipur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Ghasipur

As per Census 2011, Ghasipur village has a total population of 2,274 people, consisting of 1,176 males and 1,098 females. The village has 333 households and a sex ratio of 933 females per 1,000 males. There are 358 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,413 literate and 861 illiterate residents. Additionally, 306 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghasipur

Ghasipur 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 Ghasipur

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Ghasipur. The nearest railway station is Kailahat, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Varnaasi to Ghasipur is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Mirzapur to Ghasipur is about 51 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghasipur

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

Health Facilities in Ghasipur

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

FAQs about Ghasipur