Ghanamahul - Kantabanji, Balangir

Ghanamahul is a village situated in the Kantabanji tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kantabanji and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Buromal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghanamahul village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghanamahul is 421207. The village covers a total geographical area of 235 hectares and falls under the 767039 pincode. Kantabanji is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Ghanamahul 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 Ghanamahul

According to the 2011 Census, Ghanamahul village had a total population of 676 people, including 328 males and 348 females, living in 169 households. The sex ratio was 1,061 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 46.18%, with male literacy at 59.57% and female literacy at 33.22%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 196, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 425.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghanamahul

Ghanamahul 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 Ghanamahul

Ghanamahul 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 37.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kantabanji to Ghanamahul is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Ghanamahul is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghanamahul

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

Health Facilities in Ghanamahul

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

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