Gangkala - Pindra, Varanasi

Gangkala is a village situated in the Pindra tehsil of Varanasi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pindra and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Varanasi. Gangkala village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gangkala is 208494. The village covers a total geographical area of 182.5 hectares and falls under the 221204 pincode. Varanasi is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Gangkala village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Gangkala

As per Census 2011, Gangkala village has a total population of 3,629 people, consisting of 1,844 males and 1,785 females. The village has 578 households and a sex ratio of 968 females per 1,000 males. There are 526 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,292 literate and 1,337 illiterate residents. Additionally, 863 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gangkala

Gangkala 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 Gangkala

Public transport in the Gangkala is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sewapuri, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 5.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Varanasi to Gangkala is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Varanasi to Gangkala is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gangkala

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

Health Facilities in Gangkala

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

FAQs about Gangkala