Ghanghauli

Ghanghauli
घांघौली
village
Ghanghauli

Location in Uttar Pradesh, India

Coordinates: 27°53′N 78°05′E / 27.88°N 78.08°ECoordinates: 27°53′N 78°05′E / 27.88°N 78.08°E
Country  India
State Uttar Pradesh
Division Aligarh
District Aligarh
Government
  Pradhan Mr. Jagvir Singh
Elevation 188 m (617 ft)
Population (2011)
  Total 3,048
Languages
  Official Hindi
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
PIN 202165
Vehicle registration

UP-81

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Ghanghauli (Hindi: घांघौली) is a village in Khair tehsil of Aligarh district of Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, was founded by Chaudhary Gaj Singh in 1761. It is located about 60 km far from its Distt. i.e. Aligarh. This village is dominated by Jats. Jats are more than 95%. All Jats are of Attri (clan). A proposed highway i.e. Yamuna Express Way from Greater Noida to Agra of 165 km is also passing through this village. This village is well known for its politics in the local area.

Demographics

According to Census of India 2011, Ghanghauli had a population of 3048. Males constitute 54.56% of the population and females 45.44%. Ghanghauli has an average literacy rate of 66%.
Hinduism is almost religion in Ghanghauli. Jats, Pandits, Baniyas, Jatavs(chamars), Dhimars & Harijans(Bhangis) are most numerous castes in Ghanghauli village. Hindi is the most widely spoken language in Ghanghauli village. Braj Bhasha is also spoken.

Pradhan (Village Panchayat Chiefs)

  1. Mr. Mukhtyar Singh (Pradhan)1980 - 1985.
  2. Mr. Chandrapal Singh (Pradhan)1985 - 1990.
  3. Mr. Jagat Singh (Pradhan) 1990 - 1995.
  4. Smt. Batesh Devi w/o Mr. Banai Singh 1995 - 2000.
  5. Mr. Jagpal Singh (Pradhan) 2000 - 2005.
  6. Smt. Veermati Devi w/o Mr. Ramvir Singh (Pradhan) 2005 - 2010.
  7. Mr. Jagvir Singh (Pradhan) 2010–present

Education & Sports

Education

The village have four schools which impart the education for all adjoining villages:

  1. Shiksha Viaksh Sabha, Ghanghauli (Established in 1996, by Mr. Girdhari Lal)
  2. Smt. Ganga Devi Public School, Ghanghauli, Aligarh (Established in 2005, by Mr. Prempal Singh)
  3. Sh. Lehri Singh Memorial School, Ghanghauli, Aligarh (Established in 2008, by Mr. Mukesh Chaudhary)
  4. Poorv Madhymik Vidhyalaya, Ghanghauli, Aligarh (Established in 1956, by State Government)

Sports

The Sports Committee of Ghanghauli was founded in 2010 by Mr. Sonvir Singh Attri & Mr. Pradeep Kumar Attri to inspire the young generation towards sports. The main sports activities on which committee actively are Race, Kabaddi, Long Jump, High Jump and Wrestling etc.

Nearby Villages

Agriculture

The main crops are wheat, millet, maize, rice, mustard, green pulse, potato and tomato.

In 2011, Rahul Gandhi visited the village during his padyatra.[1]

References

2. Ministry of Panchayati Raj