Gangela - Mahmudabad, Sitapur

Gangela is a village situated in the Mahmudabad tehsil of Sitapur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mahmudabad and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Sitapur. Inayatpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gangela village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gangela is 138558. The village covers a total geographical area of 116.99 hectares and falls under the 261201 pincode. Sitapur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Gangela

According to the 2011 Census, Gangela village had a total population of 747 people, including 382 males and 365 females, living in 126 households. The sex ratio was 955 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.12%, with male literacy at 69.69% and female literacy at 58.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 254.

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

Nearby Villages of Gangela

Gangela 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 Gangela

Gangela is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Shankarpur, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sitapur to Gangela is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sitapur to Gangela is about 50 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 Gangela

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

Health Facilities in Gangela

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

FAQs about Gangela