Garsankh - Khaira, Balasore

Garsankh is a village situated in the Khaira tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from Similia and around 72 km from Baleshwar. Garsang serves as the Gram Panchayat for Garsankh village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Garsankh is 394110. The village covers a total geographical area of 432 hectares and falls under the 756134 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Garsankh

According to the 2011 Census, Garsankh village had a total population of 3,225 people, including 1,544 males and 1,681 females, living in 739 households. The sex ratio was 1,089 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.19%, with male literacy at 91.72% and female literacy at 83.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 987, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 125.

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

Nearby Villages of Garsankh

Garsankh 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 Garsankh

Garsankh is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ranital, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Garsankh is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Garsankh is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Garsankh

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

Health Facilities in Garsankh

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

FAQs about Garsankh