Ganeshpur - Ikauna, Shrawasti

Ganeshpur is a village situated in the Ikauna tehsil of Shrawasti district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ikauna and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Bhinga. Ganeshpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ganeshpur is 173069. The village covers a total geographical area of 223.6 hectares and falls under the 271845 pincode. Ikauna is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Ganeshpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Shrawasti Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Ganeshpur

As per Census 2011, Ganeshpur village has a total population of 1,231 people, consisting of 652 males and 579 females. The village has 209 households and a sex ratio of 888 females per 1,000 males. There are 235 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 494 literate and 737 illiterate residents. Additionally, 42 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,231652579
Child Population (0–6 yrs)235122113
Scheduled Castes (SC)421923
Literate Population494317177
Illiterate Population737335402

Nearby Villages of Ganeshpur

Ganeshpur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Luxmanpur GorpurwaNorth-East1.07 km
Beni DihuaSouth-East1.08 km
SemaritarharSouth-West1.35 km
BahadurpurNorth-East2.16 km
DharampurNorth-West2.38 km
MujhaniyaSouth-West2.82 km
KirhaunaSouth-West3.05 km
Bhikhpur TaraiEast3.31 km
Barat BhariEast3.38 km
PiprahawaNorth3.50 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ganeshpur

Ganeshpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Jharkhandi, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 122.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ikauna to Ganeshpur is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhinga to Ganeshpur is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ganeshpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Ganeshpur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Ganeshpur

Where is Ganeshpur located?

Ganeshpur village is located in Ikauna Tehsil, Shrawasti district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ganeshpur?

Ganeshpur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Ganeshpur?

The pincode of Ganeshpur is 271845.

What is the population of Ganeshpur?

Ganeshpur has a total population of 1,231, including 652 males and 579 females.

How many households are there in Ganeshpur?

There are 209 households in Ganeshpur.

What is the literacy rate in Ganeshpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ganeshpur is 40.13%. Male literacy is 48.62% and female literacy is 30.57%.