Gangapur Sharkee - Shahabad, Rampur

Gangapur Sharkee is a village situated in the Shahabad tehsil of Rampur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahabad and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Rampur. Bhopatpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gangapur Sharkee village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gangapur Sharkee is 117244. The village covers a total geographical area of 301 hectares and falls under the 244922 pincode. Shahbaad is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Gangapur Sharkee 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 Milak Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Rampur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gangapur Sharkee

According to the 2011 Census, Gangapur Sharkee village had a total population of 651 people, including 352 males and 299 females, living in 133 households. The sex ratio was 849 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.24%, with male literacy at 63.31% and female literacy at 36.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 130.

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

Nearby Villages of Gangapur Sharkee

Gangapur Sharkee 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 Gangapur Sharkee

Public transport in the Gangapur Sharkee is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nagaria Sadat, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahbaad to Gangapur Sharkee is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rampur to Gangapur Sharkee is about 30 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 Gangapur Sharkee

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

Health Facilities in Gangapur Sharkee

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

FAQs about Gangapur Sharkee