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Country
  
India

Division
  
Aligarh

Time zone
  
IST (UTC+5:30)

Elevation
  
188 m

Government body
  
Gram panchayat

State
  
Uttar Pradesh

District
  
Aligarh

PIN
  
202165

Population
  
3,208 (2011)

Ghanghauli

Ghanghauli (Hindi: घाँघौली) is a village in Khair tehsil of Aligarh district of Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is located about 60 km far from its district 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.

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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 village. Braj Bhasha is also spoken.

Village Panchayat Chiefs

  • Mr. Mukhtyar Singh (1980 - 1985)
  • Mr. Chandrapal Singh (1985 - 1990)
  • Mr. Jagat Singh (1990 - 1995)
  • Smt. Batesh Devi (1995 - 2000)
  • Mr. Jagpal Singh (2000 - 2005)
  • Smt. Veermati Devi (2005 - 2010)
  • Mr. Jagvir Singh (2010–2015) (Nirvirodh)
  • Mr. Karmveer Singh (2015-till date)

    • Education

    The village has 4 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.

    This village is very interesting in cricket Game but due some reason any player not select any international level .

    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.

    References

    Ghanghauli Wikipedia
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