Ganjabahal - Bangomunda, Balangir

Ganjabahal is a village situated in the Bangomunda tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bangomunda and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Bhalumunda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ganjabahal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ganjabahal is 421267. The village covers a total geographical area of 155 hectares and falls under the 767040 pincode. Khariar Road is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Ganjabahal

According to the 2011 Census, Ganjabahal village had a total population of 529 people, including 263 males and 266 females, living in 117 households. The sex ratio was 1,011 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.63%, with male literacy at 65.67% and female literacy at 37.28%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 88, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 33.

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

Nearby Villages of Ganjabahal

Ganjabahal 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 Ganjabahal

Ganjabahal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kantabanji, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khariar Road to Ganjabahal is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Ganjabahal is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ganjabahal

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

Health Facilities in Ganjabahal

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

FAQs about Ganjabahal