Galpura - Shahabad, Rampur

Galpura is a village situated in the Shahabad tehsil of Rampur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahabad and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Rampur. Maheva serves as the Gram Panchayat for Galpura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Galpura is 117177. The village covers a total geographical area of 291.84 hectares and falls under the 244922 pincode. Shahabad is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Galpura

As per Census 2011, Galpura village has a total population of 936 people, consisting of 479 males and 457 females. The village has 135 households and a sex ratio of 954 females per 1,000 males. There are 181 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 471 literate and 465 illiterate residents. Additionally, 292 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Galpura

Galpura 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 Galpura

Public transport in the Galpura is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Milak, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahabad to Galpura is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rampur to Galpura 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 Galpura

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

Health Facilities in Galpura

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

FAQs about Galpura