Gangura

Gangura is a village located in Basta tehsil of Baleshwar district in Odisha, India. It is situated 10km away from sub-district headquarter Basta (tehsildar office) and 35km away from district headquarter Baleshwar. As per 2009 stats, Irda is the gram panchayat of Gangura village.

Here you can discover what makes Gangura unique in its vibrant Basta-Baleshwar region. You’ll see Gangura’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Gangura

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Gangura is 392503. The village spans a total geographical area of 11 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 756080. Jaleswar is nearest town to Gangura village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 30km away.

When it comes to local governance, Gangura village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Basta Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Balasore Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Gangura

Population of Gangura

According to the 2011 Census, Gangura has a total population of about 142, with approximately 74 males and 68 females. The sex ratio is around 918 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 21 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 122 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 64.08%, with male literacy at about 74.32% and female literacy near 52.94%. There are around 31 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Gangura's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Gangura

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Gangura. As per the 2011 stats, Gangura had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Gangura

Knowing the nearby villages of Gangura helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Gangura.

Frequently Asked Questions about Gangura