# Gausganj, Kanpur Dehat (Uttar Pradesh) – Town Population

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Town · Kanpur Dehat, Uttar Pradesh 

# Gausganj

Gausganj is a town in Bhognipur sub-district of Kanpur Dehat district, Uttar Pradesh (census town). The 2011 Census counted **8,700 people** in 1,544 households. Literacy was 77.2%.

- 8,700people (2011)
- 1,544households
- 77.2%literacy
- 895females per 1,000 males

## Population of Gausganj

■ Gausganj · ■ Kanpur Dehat urban average

Literacy (age 7+) ****77.2%**

**80.0%

Sex ratio (F per 1,000 M) ****895**

**890

Child sex ratio (0–6) ****899**

**872

Working population ****31.6%**

**30.7%

Source: [Census of India 2011, Primary Census Abstract (town, village and ward level), all districts](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Homes and amenities in Gausganj

Of every 100 households in Gausganj in 2011, 54 had electricity, 67 a toilet at home and 33 cooked with LPG; 42 had a mobile phone, 17 a two-wheeler and 8 a car.

■ Gausganj · ■ Kanpur Dehat urban average

Electricity for lighting ****54%**

**58%

Toilet within the home ****67%**

**66%

No toilet (open defecation) ****33%**

**33%

Tap water ****51%**

**36%

Drinking water within premises ****47%**

**67%

Cooking with LPG / PNG ****33%**

**37%

Cooking with firewood / dung / crop residue ****66%**

**61%

Use banking services ****63%**

**68%

Television ****40%**

**44%

Mobile phone ****42%**

**60%

Computer with internet ****4%**

**2%

Two-wheeler ****17%**

**21%

Car / jeep / van ****8%**

**11%

None of these assets ****21%**

**14%

Own their home ****92%**

**90%

Source: [Census of India 2011, Houselisting and Housing Census – households by amenities and assets (HH-14)](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## What people in Gausganj work as

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**■** Services, trade & industry 1,359 (49%) · **■** Household industry 203 (7%) · **■** Farming 287 (10%) · **■** Marginal 898 (33%)

Source: [Census of India 2011, Primary Census Abstract (town, village and ward level), all districts](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## How has the population of Gausganj changed?

From 7,740 in 2001 to 8,700 in 2011.

**2001

**2011

Source: [Census of India 2011, District Census Handbook – town directory](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Gausganj in numbers and road distances

- Annual rainfall225 mm
- Temperature range5 °C to 43 °C

### Road distances

- Lucknow (state capital)152 km by road
- Kanpur Dehat (district HQ)28 km by road
- Kanpur Nagar (city of 1 lakh+)20 km by road
- Kanpur Nagar (city of 5 lakh+)20 km by road
- Kanpur Dehat (railway station)20 km by road

Source: [Census of India 2011, District Census Handbook – town directory](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Services and economy in Gausganj

### Civic services

- Pucca roads3 km
- DrainageOpen drains
- Flush toilets318
- Water storage5,000 kl
- Electricity — homes600

### Hospitals

- ●Dispensaries1 · 5 beds · 1 doctors

### Schools and colleges

- ●Primary schools3 govt · 2 private
- ●Senior secondary schools1 govt

### Banks

- Nationalised banks1

Source: [Census of India 2011, District Census Handbook – town directory](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Know before you go: Gausganj

- Time zoneUTC+5:30, no daylight saving · Asia/Kolkata
- CurrencyRupee (INR)
- Country calling code+91
- LanguagesEnglish, Hindi, Bengali, Telugu, Marathi, Tamil
- Plug typesType C, D · 230 V
- Driving sideLeft
- Postcode format6 digits (######)

### Nearest airports

- Bareilly Air Force Station (BEK) · Bareilly92 km
- Agra Airport / Agra Air Force Station (AGR) · Agra120 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 13.9 hours, sunrise around 05:17) and shortest in Dec (about 10.4 hours, sunrise around 06:56, sunset around 17:21).

Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-02](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/).

Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling.

## Quick answers

- What is the population of Gausganj?8,700 (Census 2011)
- Which district is Gausganj in?Kanpur Dehat district, Uttar Pradesh
- What was the population of Gausganj in 2001?7,740
- What plug type is used in Gausganj?Type C, D, 230 V
- What is the nearest airport to Gausganj?Bareilly Air Force Station (BEK), about 92 km in a straight line