Gangseer - Poornagiri, Champawat
Gangseer is a village situated in the Poornagiri tehsil of Champawat district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Poornagiri and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Champawat. Poth serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gangseer village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Gangseer is 054412. The village covers a total geographical area of 28.61 hectares and falls under the 262523 pincode. Tanakpur is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.
Gangseer village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head.
Population of Gangseer
According to the 2011 Census, Gangseer village had a total population of 47 people, including 26 males and 21 females, living in 10 households. The sex ratio was 808 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.57%, with male literacy at 86.36% and female literacy at 70.00%.
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 Population | 47 | 26 | 21 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 33 | 19 | 14 |
| Illiterate Population | 14 | 7 | 7 |
Nearby Villages of Gangseer
Gangseer is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Gangseer
Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Gangseer.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tanakpur to Gangseer is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Champawat to Gangseer is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Gangseer
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Gangseer village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Gangseer
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Gangseer village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Gangseer
Where is Gangseer located?
Gangseer village is located in Poornagiri Tehsil, Champawat district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Gangseer?
The Gram Panchayat of Gangseer is Poth.
What is the pincode of Gangseer?
The pincode of Gangseer is 262523.
What is the population of Gangseer?
Gangseer had a total population of 47, including 26 males and 21 females.
How many households are there in Gangseer?
Gangseer had 10 households.
What is the literacy rate in Gangseer?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gangseer was 78.57%. Male literacy was 86.36% and female literacy was 70.00%.