Gagapur - Itwa, Siddharthnagar

Gagapur is a village situated in the Itwa tehsil of Siddharthnagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 31 km from the tehsil headquarters in Itwa and around 82 km from the district headquarters in Siddharthnagar. Gagapur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gagapur is 177625. The village covers a total geographical area of 210.69 hectares and falls under the 272192 pincode. Siddharthnagar is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

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

Population of Gagapur

As per Census 2011, Gagapur village has a total population of 1,450 people, consisting of 741 males and 709 females. The village has 224 households and a sex ratio of 956 females per 1,000 males. There are 294 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 510 literate and 940 illiterate residents. Additionally, 194 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,450741709
Child Population (0–6 yrs)294155139
Scheduled Castes (SC)19410886
Literate Population510332178
Illiterate Population940409531

Nearby Villages of Gagapur

Gagapur 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)
Paesohiya TiwariNorth1.17 km
SaphipurWest1.24 km
Bauna JotSouth-East1.32 km
Rohawn BujurgNorth-East1.84 km
DakhinahwaNorth-West1.84 km
VijauraSouth2.03 km
IjarahwaSouth-East2.30 km
Sigar Jot AhatmaliWest2.33 km
MohamadpurSouth-East2.35 km
Shital BhitaNorth2.46 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gagapur

Gagapur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Gainsari Junction, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 94.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Siddharthnagar to Gagapur is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Siddharthnagar to Gagapur is about 82 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gagapur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Gagapur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Gagapur

Where is Gagapur located?

Gagapur village is located in Itwa Tehsil, Siddharthnagar district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gagapur?

Gagapur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Gagapur?

The pincode of Gagapur is 272192.

What is the population of Gagapur?

Gagapur has a total population of 1,450, including 741 males and 709 females.

How many households are there in Gagapur?

There are 224 households in Gagapur.

What is the literacy rate in Gagapur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gagapur is 35.17%. Male literacy is 44.80% and female literacy is 25.11%.