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 5km 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.
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.
