Gajapur - Pindra, Varanasi

Gajapur is a village situated in the Pindra tehsil of Varanasi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pindra and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Varanasi. Gajapur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gajapur is 208567. The village covers a total geographical area of 30.91 hectares and falls under the 221201 pincode. Varanasi is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Gajapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Pindra Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Machhlishahr Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gajapur

According to the 2011 Census, Gajapur village had a total population of 363 people, including 171 males and 192 females, living in 51 households. The sex ratio was 1,123 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.71%, with male literacy at 93.15% and female literacy at 84.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 111.

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

Nearby Villages of Gajapur

Gajapur 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 Gajapur

Gajapur 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 Sewapuri, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 10.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Varanasi to Gajapur is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gajapur

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

Health Facilities in Gajapur

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

FAQs about Gajapur