Gangsara - Powayan, Shahjahanpur

Gangsara is a village situated in the Powayan tehsil of Shahjahanpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Powayan and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Shahjahanpur. Gangsara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gangsara is 133121. The village covers a total geographical area of 184.21 hectares and falls under the 242401 pincode. Shahjahanpur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Gangsara

As per Census 2011, Gangsara village has a total population of 3,231 people, consisting of 1,702 males and 1,529 females. The village has 546 households and a sex ratio of 898 females per 1,000 males. There are 526 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,497 literate and 1,734 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,148 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gangsara

Gangsara 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 Gangsara

Gangsara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Banke Ganj, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 102.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahjahanpur to Gangsara is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shahjahanpur to Gangsara is about 38 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 Gangsara

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

Health Facilities in Gangsara

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

FAQs about Gangsara