Ganrai - Muribahal, Balangir

Ganrai is a village situated in the Muribahal tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from Bangomunda and around 45 km from Balangir. Ganrei serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ganrai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ganrai is 421316. The village covers a total geographical area of 324 hectares and falls under the 767040 pincode. Titlagarh is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

Ganrai 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 Ganrai

As per Census 2011, Ganrai village has a total population of 1,667 people, consisting of 853 males and 814 females. The village has 446 households and a sex ratio of 954 females per 1,000 males. There are 217 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 928 literate and 739 illiterate residents. Additionally, 226 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 153 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Ganrai are given below:

Nearby Villages of Ganrai

Ganrai 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 Ganrai

Ganrai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Muribahal, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Titlagarh to Ganrai is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Ganrai 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 Ganrai

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

Health Facilities in Ganrai

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

FAQs about Ganrai