Ganjpur - Lailunga, Raigarh

Ganjpur is a village situated in the Lailunga tehsil of Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lailunga and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Raigarh. Ganjpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ganjpur is 434635. The village covers a total geographical area of 325.65 hectares and falls under the 496113 pincode. Lailunga is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Ganjpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Lailunga Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raigarh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Ganjpur

According to the 2011 Census, Ganjpur village had a total population of 369 people, including 172 males and 197 females, living in 92 households. The sex ratio was 1,145 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.33%, with male literacy at 67.86% and female literacy at 59.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 41, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 311.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Ganjpur

Ganjpur is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Ganjpur

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Ganjpur. The nearest railway station is Bhupdeopur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lailunga to Ganjpur is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Ganjpur is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ganjpur

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Ganjpur village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Ganjpur

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Ganjpur village are given below:

FAQs about Ganjpur