Gandasthapur - Bahanaga, Balasore

Gandasthapur is a village situated in the Bahanaga tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 30 km from Soro and around 30 km from Baleshwar. Dandaharipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gandasthapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gandasthapur is 393821. The village covers a total geographical area of 235 hectares and falls under the 756044 pincode. Soro is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Gandasthapur

As per Census 2011, Gandasthapur village has a total population of 1,409 people, consisting of 743 males and 666 females. The village has 348 households and a sex ratio of 896 females per 1,000 males. There are 158 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,103 literate and 306 illiterate residents. Additionally, 75 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 32 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gandasthapur

Gandasthapur 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 Gandasthapur

Gandasthapur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bahanaga Bazar, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 120.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Soro to Gandasthapur is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Gandasthapur is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gandasthapur

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

Health Facilities in Gandasthapur

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

FAQs about Gandasthapur