Gheenpur - Soraon, Prayagraj

Gheenpur is a village situated in the Soraon tehsil of Prayagraj district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 28 km from Soraon and around 45 km from Allahabad. Gheenpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gheenpur is 160995. The village covers a total geographical area of 516.66 hectares and falls under the 212507 pincode. Soraon is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Gheenpur 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 Soraon Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Phulpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gheenpur

According to the 2011 Census, Gheenpur village had a total population of 8,104 people, including 4,132 males and 3,972 females, living in 1,319 households. The sex ratio was 961 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.33%, with male literacy at 83.28% and female literacy at 55.22%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,529, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Gheenpur

Gheenpur 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 Gheenpur

Gheenpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dhirganj, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Soraon to Gheenpur is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Allahabad to Gheenpur 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 Gheenpur

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

Health Facilities in Gheenpur

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

FAQs about Gheenpur