Ganthiapali - Bijepur, Bargarh

Ganthiapali is a village situated in the Bijepur tehsil of Bargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bijepur and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Bargarh. Ganthiapali village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ganthiapali is 380416. The village covers a total geographical area of 315 hectares and falls under the 768032 pincode. Barpali is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Ganthiapali

According to the 2011 Census, Ganthiapali village had a total population of 1,312 people, including 688 males and 624 females, living in 287 households. The sex ratio was 907 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.36%, with male literacy at 79.10% and female literacy at 52.46%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 179, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 242.

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

Nearby Villages of Ganthiapali

Ganthiapali 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 Ganthiapali

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Ganthiapali. The nearest railway station is Dungripadi, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barpali to Ganthiapali is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bargarh to Ganthiapali is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ganthiapali

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

Health Facilities in Ganthiapali

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

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