Umar Ganj, Ghazipur

Umar Ganj Nariyaon Urf Umar Ganj
Village
Country	India
State	Uttar Pradesh
District	Ghazipur
Tehsil	Zamania
Established	1680;345 years ago (1680)
Founded by	Zamindar Umar Kushwaha
Named after	Umar Kushwaha
Government
• Type	Panchayati Raj (India)
• Body	Gram Pradhan
Area
• Total	536.56 ha (1,325.87 acres)
Elevation	70 m (230 ft)
Population  (2011)
• Total	7,816
• Density	1,500/km2 (3,800/sq mi)
Languages
• Official	Bhojpuri, Hindi, Urdu
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN	232326
Telephone code	05497
Vehicle registration	UP 61

Umar Ganj (formally known as Nariyaon Urf 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 (Koeri)** community. The Kushwahas of this region are traditionally believed to have **Rajput ancestry**. 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 (1680 CE) Belonged to the Kushwaha caste with Rajput roots. Founded Umar Ganj (originally "Nariyaon urf Umar Ganj") in Ghazipur district, Uttar Pradesh. Had two sons: Ayodhya Lakshman

2. Son of Umar Kushwaha:

Ayodhya Had a son: Hukumm [Possibly other siblings – names not recorded, represented as placeholder branches.]

3. Son of Ayodhya:

Hukumm Had one confirmed son: Alliyar Baba Had 3–4 other sons (names unknown; due to no historical records)

4. Son of Hukumm:

Alliyar Baba Had four sons:

Ramu Singh Sons: Motilal Singh (maybe currently alive) Heeralal Singh (maybe currently alive) Ashok Singh (maybe currently alive)

Aaprudh Sons: Vinda Singh (maybe currently alive) Dinesh Singh (maybe currently alive)

Bhagwan Sons: Amit Singh (maybe currently alive) Vineet Singh (maybe currently alive) Suneel Singh (maybe currently alive) Shanti Devi (maybe currently alive)

Anrudh Son: Rajdev Singh (maybe currently alive)

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 (~12 km).
• **Utilities**: Electricity, drinking water facilities (tube wells), 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.

See also

• Zamania
• Ghazipur district
• Kushwaha community