Ghanghauli
| Ghanghauli घाँघौली | |
|---|---|
| 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. Karmveer Singh |
| Elevation | 188 m (617 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 3,208 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 202165 |
| Vehicle registration | UP-81 |
| Website |
ghanghauli |
Ghanghauli (Hindi: घाँघौली) 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
Ghanghauli is a large village with total 546 families residing. According to Census of India 2011, Village has population of 3208 of which 1727 are males and 1481 are females as per Population Census of 2011. Village has higher literacy rate compared to Uttar Pradesh. In 2011, literacy rate of village was 72.32% compared to 67.68% of Uttar Pradesh.
As per constitution of India & Panchayati Raj Act, Ghanghauli village is administrated by Pradhan who is elected representative of village.
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)
- Mr. Mukhtyar Singh (Pradhan)1980 - 1985.
- Mr. Chandrapal Singh (Pradhan)1985 - 1990.
- Mr. Jagat Singh (Pradhan) 1990 - 1995.
- Smt. Batesh Devi w/o Mr. Banai Singh 1995 - 2000.
- Mr. Jagpal Singh (Pradhan) 2000 - 2005.
- Smt. Veermati Devi w/o Mr. Ramvir Singh (Pradhan) 2005 - 2010.
- Mr. Jagvir Singh (Pradhan)(Nirvirodh Selection) 2010–2015
- Mr. Karmveer Singh (Pradhan) 2015-till date
Education & Sports
Education
The village has four schools which impart the education for all adjoining villages:
- Shiksha Viaksh Sabha, Ghanghauli (Established in 1996, by Mr. Girdhari Lal)
- Smt. Ganga Devi Public School, Ghanghauli, Aligarh (Established in 2005)
- Shri Lehri Singh Memorial Inter College, Ghanghauli, Aligarh (Established in 2008)
- Poorv Madhymik Vidhyalaya, Ghanghauli, Aligarh (Established in 1956, 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.
Nearby Villages
- Jaidpura : It is located 2.5 km far from Ghanghauli. Jaidpura is a village in Khair tehsil in Aligarh district of Uttar Pradesh state.
- Gaurola : It is located 2 km far from Ghanghauli at Managarhi-Jatari road.
- Managarhi : It is located 1.5 km far from Ghanghauli village. Managarhi is a village in Maant tehsil in Mathura district of Uttar Pradesh state.
- Chandpur Khurd : It is located 1 km far from Ghanghauli. Chandpur Khurd is a village in Maant tehsil in Mathura district of Uttar Pradesh state.
- Kheriya Khurd : It is located 6 km far from Ghanghauli. Kheriya Khurd is a village in Khair tehsil in Aligarh district of Uttar Pradesh state.
- Vaina : It is located 8 km from Tappal. Vaina is a village in Khair Tehsil in Aligarh district of Uttar Pradesh State.
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]