Ganja - Baliapal, Balasore

Ganja is a village situated in the Baliapal tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from Singla and around 50 km from Baleshwar. Baniadiha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ganja village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ganja is 392242. The village covers a total geographical area of 175 hectares and falls under the 756024 pincode. Baleshwar is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Ganja

According to the 2011 Census, Ganja village had a total population of 775 people, including 393 males and 382 females, living in 175 households. The sex ratio was 972 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.63%, with male literacy at 89.94% and female literacy at 76.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 198.

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

Nearby Villages of Ganja

Ganja 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 Ganja

Ganja is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is N Mayurbhanj Road, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 122.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baleshwar to Ganja is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Ganja is about 50 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 Ganja

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

Health Facilities in Ganja

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

FAQs about Ganja