Gargadchhapar - Patnagarh, Balangir

Gargadchhapar is a village situated in the Patnagarh tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Patnagarh and around 49 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Khuntsamalai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gargadchhapar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gargadchhapar is 420602. The village covers a total geographical area of 141 hectares and falls under the 767025 pincode. Patnagarh is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Gargadchhapar 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 Gargadchhapar

According to the 2011 Census, Gargadchhapar village had a total population of 221 people, including 107 males and 114 females, living in 58 households. The sex ratio was 1,065 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.61%, with male literacy at 92.55% and female literacy at 69.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 46, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 78.

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

Nearby Villages of Gargadchhapar

Gargadchhapar 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 Gargadchhapar

Gargadchhapar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Balangir Road, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patnagarh to Gargadchhapar is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Gargadchhapar is about 49 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gargadchhapar

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

Health Facilities in Gargadchhapar

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

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