Gangoy - Sidhauli, Sitapur

Gangoy is a village situated in the Sidhauli tehsil of Sitapur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sidhauli and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Sitapur. Gangoy village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gangoy is 138806. The village covers a total geographical area of 416.68 hectares and falls under the 261303 pincode. Sidhauli is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Gangoy

According to the 2011 Census, Gangoy village had a total population of 1,708 people, including 906 males and 802 females, living in 351 households. The sex ratio was 885 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.80%, with male literacy at 79.97% and female literacy at 53.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 669.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,708906802
Child Population (0–6 yrs)267137130
Scheduled Castes (SC)669369300
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population977615362
Illiterate Population731291440

Nearby Villages of Gangoy

Gangoy 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)
MisrapurNorth-West1.34 km
AsalWest1.72 km
BesauliNorth-West2.14 km
KuchilaiSouth-West2.28 km
GarwayWest2.36 km
MahakhariNorth-East2.40 km
Pakar NarainpurNorth2.44 km
DhakhahaSouth-East2.85 km
BasaideehEast2.89 km
KondriNorth-West2.97 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gangoy

Gangoy is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Suraincha, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.2 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sidhauli to Gangoy is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sitapur to Gangoy 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 Gangoy

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Gangoy

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

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

FAQs about Gangoy

Where is Gangoy located?

Gangoy village is located in Sidhauli Tehsil, Sitapur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gangoy?

Gangoy is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Gangoy?

The pincode of Gangoy is 261303.

What is the population of Gangoy?

Gangoy had a total population of 1,708, including 906 males and 802 females.

How many households are there in Gangoy?

Gangoy had 351 households.

What is the literacy rate in Gangoy?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gangoy was 67.80%. Male literacy was 79.97% and female literacy was 53.87%.