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Gangaghat

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 . 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.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 .

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.

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