Ghagara - Belpara, Balangir

Ghagara is a village situated in the Belpara tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Belpara and around 71 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Ghagurli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghagara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghagara is 420904. The village covers a total geographical area of 531 hectares and falls under the 767026 pincode. Kantabanji is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Ghagara

According to the 2011 Census, Ghagara village had a total population of 1,106 people, including 530 males and 576 females, living in 277 households. The sex ratio was 1,087 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 38.98%, with male literacy at 52.27% and female literacy at 26.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 123, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 933.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghagara

Ghagara 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 Ghagara

Ghagara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Turekala Road, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kantabanji to Ghagara is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Ghagara is about 71 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghagara

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

Health Facilities in Ghagara

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

FAQs about Ghagara