Ghoosapur - Haldwani, Nainital
Ghoosapur is a village situated in the Haldwani tehsil of Nainital district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hjaldwani and around 68 km from the district headquarters in Nainital. Chorgaliya Aamkhera serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghoosapur village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghoosapur is 055281. The village covers a total geographical area of 12.48 hectares and falls under the 263139 pincode. Haldwani is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.
Ghoosapur 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 Haldwani Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Nainital-Udhamsingh Nagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Ghoosapur
According to the 2011 Census, Ghoosapur village had a total population of 107 people, including 56 males and 51 females, living in 17 households. The sex ratio was 911 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 89.58%, with male literacy at 100.00% and female literacy at 78.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 20.
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 | 107 | 56 | 51 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 11 | 6 | 5 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 20 | 11 | 9 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 86 | 50 | 36 |
| Illiterate Population | 21 | 6 | 15 |
Nearby Villages of Ghoosapur
Ghoosapur 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 Ghoosapur
Ghoosapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| 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 Haldwani to Ghoosapur is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nainital to Ghoosapur is about 68 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Ghoosapur
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Ghoosapur village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Ghoosapur
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Ghoosapur village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Ghoosapur
Where is Ghoosapur located?
Ghoosapur village is located in Haldwani Tehsil, Nainital district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Ghoosapur?
The Gram Panchayat of Ghoosapur is Chorgaliya Aamkhera.
What is the pincode of Ghoosapur?
The pincode of Ghoosapur is 263139.
What is the population of Ghoosapur?
Ghoosapur had a total population of 107, including 56 males and 51 females.
How many households are there in Ghoosapur?
Ghoosapur had 17 households.
What is the literacy rate in Ghoosapur?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ghoosapur was 89.58%. Male literacy was 100.00% and female literacy was 78.26%.