Gangaghat
City in Uttar Pradesh, India
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Gangaghat is a city and a municipal board in Unnao district in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. It is also known as Shuklaganj and is located on the banks of the Ganges about 5 km from Kanpur on the SH 58. The population was 70803 as of the 2001 census. According to the census of 2011 the population is 84,072. The literacy rate is 91%. It lies in Unnao district and is a suburb of Kanpur.
Gangaghat
Shuklaganj | |
|---|---|
city | |
  Gangaghat Location in Uttar Pradesh, India  Gangaghat Gangaghat (India) | |
| Coordinates: 26°29′58″N 80°24′10″E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| District | Unnao |
| Established | 1935 |
| Named after | AN Shukla |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipality |
| • Body | Gangaghat Municipal Committee |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 1,200,000 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 209861 |
| Vehicle registration | UP-35 |
| Nearest city | Kanpur |
| Literacy | 80% |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Unnao |
| Vidhan Sabha constituency | Unnao |
| Website | up |
Demographics
As per 2025 Gangaghat had a population of 131,290.As per 2011 census, Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Gangaghat has an average literacy rate of 78.91%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 71%, and female literacy is 60%. In Gangaghat, 14% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Transport
Shuklaganj has a railway station named Kanpur Bridge Left Bank on the Kanpur-Lucknow line.[1]This station is a two platform railway station and is built for local trains and Memo trains as a proper listed stoppage. Recently a E- bus by the government is also a considerable transport for short distance
Medical condition
It has a Government hospital with many small clinics and women care hospitals and nursing home .[2]
Pollution and health risks
- Water Contamination: Groundwater in the region has been reported to contain contaminants, including heavy metals like Manganese and Cadmium, largely due to industrial effluents from the tanning industry in nearby areas.
- Respiratory Illnesses: Air pollution, often elevated in the region, is linked to an increased risk of respiratory problems, including asthma, bronchitis, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).
- General Health Concerns: Common reported issues requiring medical attention include diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular diseases, and anemia.
Health Patterns
- Male Health Profile: Risks often associated with environmental exposure, such as occupational hazards, respiratory ailments, and high blood pressure, leading to cardiovascular issues.
- Female Health Profile: Higher susceptibility to reproductive tract infections, hormonal imbalances (e.g., PCOS), and thyroid issues.
- Diagnostic Demand: Diagnostic centers in the area frequently report high demand for full-body checkups, iron/ferritin tests, and renal function tests, indicating high prevalence of nutritional and lifestyle-related deficiencies.