Umar Ganj, Ghazipur


Umar Ganj is a historic village located in the Zamania tehsil of Ghazipur district, in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. As of the 2011 Census, Umar Ganj had a population of 7,816 and covered an area of 536.56 hectares.

History

Umar Ganj was founded in the year **1680** by **Zamindar Umar Kushwaha**, a member of the **Kushwaha ** community. Umar Kushwaha migrated to this region and established the village, which became a zamindari estate of considerable significance over the next centuries.
The area also served as a small market hub during the zamindari period and was known for its agricultural output and trade.

Ancestral Lineage

The current descendants of the founder belong to an unbroken genealogical line that still exists in the village. The family lineage is as follows:
Ancestral Lineage of Umar Ganj Village
1. Founder:
Zamindar Umar Kushwaha
Belonged to the Kushwaha
Founded Umar Ganj in Ghazipur district, Uttar Pradesh.
Had two sons:
Ayodhya
Lakshman
2. Son of Umar Kushwaha:
Ayodhya
Had a son:
Hukumm
3. Son of Ayodhya:
Hukumm
Had one confirmed son:
Alliyar Baba
Had 3–4 other sons
4. Son of Hukumm:
Alliyar Baba
Had four sons:
Ramu Singh
Sons:
Motilal Singh
Heeralal Singh
Ashok Singh
Aaprudh
Sons:
Vinda Singh
Dinesh Singh
Bhagwan
Sons:
Amit Singh
Vineet Singh
Suneel Singh
Shanti Devi
Anrudh
Son:
Rajdev Singh

Infrastructure and Facilities

The village has access to basic rural infrastructure and public services:
  • **Education**: Government primary and middle schools are located in the village; high school education is accessed in nearby towns.
  • **Health**: A local sub-health center serves minor needs; major health services are available in Zamania and Ghazipur.
  • **Agriculture**: Main occupation; crops include wheat, rice, lentils, mustard, and vegetables.
  • **Transport**: Umar Ganj is connected by rural roads; nearest railway station is Zamania.
  • **Utilities**: Electricity, drinking water facilities, a Panchayat Bhawan, ration shops, and postal services.
  • **Religious sites**: Several local temples of deities worshipped in the region, common in Bhojpuri culture.

Culture

Bhojpuri is the dominant language spoken in the village, along with Hindi and Urdu. Traditional festivals such as Chhath Puja, Holi, and Diwali are celebrated with enthusiasm.