Gangapur village, Bhinga tehsil | Pincode 271840

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Gangapur is a village in Bhinga mandal, Shrawasti district, Uttar Pradesh, with a population of 1,040 across 156 households. The village has a literacy rate of 30%.

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LGD code: 172876
Pincode: 271840
Post office: Sirsia
Population: 1,040
Households: 156
Literacy rate: 30%
Sex ratio: 796 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 358
Distance to district centre: 158 km
Distance to mandal centre: 180 km
Distance to Lucknow: 209 km
Distance to Delhi: 256 km
Nearest railway station: Bhopatpur · 2 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Sodhi Eye Hospital · 20 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Gangapur compares

By population, Gangapur ranks #145 of 196 villages in Bhinga mandal.

Literacy rate

30.0%

−4.5% vs mandal average

Gangapur: 30.0%
Bhinga mandal: 34.5%
Shrawasti district: 37.9%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

796

−70 vs mandal average

Gangapur: 796
Bhinga mandal: 866

Household size

people per home

6.7

+0.8 vs mandal average

Gangapur: 6.7
Bhinga mandal: 5.9

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Gangapur at a glance

Gangapur is a village of 1,040 people in 156 households (Census 2011) in Bhinga tehsil, Shrawasti district, Uttar Pradesh, the 145th-largest of 196 villages in Bhinga tehsil. Literacy is 30%, 5 points below the tehsil average of 35% and the sex ratio is 796 women per 1,000 men. It lies 158 km from the Shrawasti district centre, 37 km from Nigohi, the nearest town, 2 km from Bhopatpur railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 271840, served by Sirsia post office; the LGD village code is 172876. The nearest hospital or health centre is Sodhi Eye Hospital, 20 km away. The village votes in Mahmoodabad assembly constituency, represented by MLA Asha Maurya. The population is estimated at 1,226 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Gangapur · this village	1,040	30%	—
Gangapur · Harraiya	689	40%	0 km N
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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Gangapur

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 12
Power hours (winter): 12
Primary school: 2
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: No
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: BHINGA
Distance to nearest town (km): 25
Distance to district HQ (km): 25
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 25
All-weather road: No
Gram panchayat (2011): SONAUDHA TARAI
Total area (ha): 231.59
Irrigated area (ha): 77.01
Forest area (ha): 0

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Gangapur

LGD code: 172876
Pincode: 271840
Post office: Sirsia
Population (Census 2011): 1,040
Population (projected 2026): 1,226
Households: 156
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 796
Literacy rate: 30.0%
Coordinates: 28.44009°N, 79.82672°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Sitapur
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Mahmoodabad
Member of Parliament: Rakesh Rathore
Member of Legislative Assembly: Asha Maurya
Block / Mandal: Bhinga

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Shrawasti district level

Then & Now

Gangapur — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,040

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,226

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

156

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

184

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 1,040Census 2011
Households: 156Census 2011
Literacy rate: 30.0%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 796 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,2262026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 1842026 projection
Active job cards: —MGNREGA · district
HHs worked (FY): —MGNREGA · district
State electorate: 15,24,06,296ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 971NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 40.8%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 73.7%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 58.1%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 69.8%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 44.4%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 70.8%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Shrawasti district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 36,18,753PMAY-G · 36,18,753 of 36,85,704 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Shrawasti district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 8,97,697Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Shrawasti district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Getting there

How to reach Gangapur

Mandal centre

Bhinga · ≈ 180 km

≈ 6 h 9 min by car · 7 h 18 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Shrawasti · ≈ 158 km

≈ 5 h 24 min by car · 6 h 25 min by bike

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Nearest town · 18,523 people

Nigohi · ≈ 37 km

≈ 1 h 17 min by car · 1 h 31 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Lucknow209 kmcapital
Delhi256 km
Kolkata1076 km
Hyderabad1237 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationBhopatpur2 km
Hospital / PHCSodhi Eye Hospital20 km
ATM / bankState Bank of India39 km
Petrol pumpIndian oil30 km
CollegeAutonomous State Medical College, Pilibhit16 km
Police stationIZZATNAGAR POLICE STATION BLY39 km

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Quick answers

People often ask about Gangapur

What is the pincode of Gangapur?

The pincode of Gangapur, Bhinga tehsil, Shrawasti district, Uttar Pradesh is 271840. The post office is Sirsia.

Which post office delivers to Gangapur?

Mail for Gangapur is delivered through Sirsia post office, pincode 271840, in Bhinga tehsil, Shrawasti district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Gangapur located?

Gangapur is a village in Bhinga tehsil of Shrawasti district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the population of Gangapur as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Gangapur village has a population of 1,040 across 156 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Gangapur in?

Gangapur falls under the Sitapur Lok Sabha constituency (PC #30) of Uttar Pradesh.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Gangapur in?

Gangapur falls under the Mahmoodabad assembly constituency (AC #151) of Uttar Pradesh.

What is the literacy rate in Gangapur?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Gangapur village is 30.0%.

What is the sex ratio in Gangapur?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Gangapur village is 796 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Gangapur?

12 schemes currently match residents of Gangapur, including Mukhya Mantri Awas Yojana - Gramin (UP), Mukhyamantri Kanya Sumangala Yojana, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Gangapur from Shrawasti district centre?

Gangapur is approximately 158 km (straight-line) from the centre of Shrawasti district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Gangapur?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Gangapur village is 172876.

Which is the nearest town to Gangapur?

Nigohi (population 18,523, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 37 km from Gangapur in a straight line.

How big is Gangapur compared to other villages in Bhinga tehsil?

Gangapur ranks 145 of 196 villages in Bhinga tehsil by Census 2011 population (1,040 residents).

How far is Gangapur from Lucknow?

Gangapur is about 209 km from Lucknow in a straight line (the state capital of Uttar Pradesh); by road expect roughly 271 km.

How far is Gangapur from Delhi?

Gangapur is about 256 km from Delhi in a straight line; by road expect roughly 333 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Gangapur?

Bhopatpur is the nearest railway station to Gangapur, about 2 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 2 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Gangapur?

Sodhi Eye Hospital is the nearest hospital or health centre to Gangapur, about 20 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 26 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Gangapur?

State Bank of India is the nearest ATM or bank to Gangapur, about 39 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 50 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Gangapur?

Indian oil is the nearest petrol pump to Gangapur, about 30 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 40 km.

Who is the MLA of Gangapur?

Gangapur falls under Mahmoodabad assembly constituency (AC 151). The sitting MLA is Asha Maurya (BJP).

Who is the MP for Gangapur?

Gangapur is in Sitapur Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Rakesh Rathore (INC).

What is the population of Gangapur in 2026?

Gangapur is estimated at 1,226 people in 2026, up about 18% from 1,040 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Gangapur in?

Uttar Pradesh falls in the Upper Gangetic Plains zone (wheat, rice, sugarcane; canal irrigation) and the Middle Gangetic Plains zone (rice, wheat, maize, sugarcane) of the ICAR classification; Gangapur in Shrawasti district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)