Ghantua - Baliapal, Balasore

Ghantua is a village situated in the Baliapal tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 52 km from Baliapal and around 52 km from Baleshwar. Ghantua village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghantua is 391976. The village covers a total geographical area of 57 hectares and falls under the 756023 pincode. Baleshwar is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

Ghantua 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 Ghantua

According to the 2011 Census, Ghantua village had a total population of 1,395 people, including 735 males and 660 females, living in 271 households. The sex ratio was 898 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.62%, with male literacy at 91.37% and female literacy at 77.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 110.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghantua

Ghantua 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 Ghantua

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Ghantua. The nearest railway station is Jaleswar, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 113.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baleshwar to Ghantua is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Ghantua is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghantua

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

Health Facilities in Ghantua

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

FAQs about Ghantua