Ghosar - Kishorenagar, Angul

Ghosar is a village situated in the Kishorenagar tehsil of Angul district, Odisha. It is located approximately 2 km from Kishorenagar and around 80 km from Anugul . Himitira serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghosar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghosar is 404685. The village covers a total geographical area of 588 hectares and falls under the 759126 pincode. Athamallik is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

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

Population of Ghosar

According to the 2011 Census, Ghosar village had a total population of 1,488 people, including 776 males and 712 females, living in 372 households. The sex ratio was 918 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.90%, with male literacy at 93.68% and female literacy at 73.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 230, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghosar

Ghosar 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 Ghosar

Ghosar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bamur, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Athamallik to Ghosar is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Anugul to Ghosar is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghosar

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

Health Facilities in Ghosar

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

FAQs about Ghosar