Gandagara - Bonth, Bhadrak

Gandagara is a village situated in the Bonth tehsil of Bhadrak district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from Bhadrak Rural and around 18 km from Bhadrak. Gobindapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gandagara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gandagara is 394868. The village covers a total geographical area of 237 hectares and falls under the 756100 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Gandagara

According to the 2011 Census, Gandagara village had a total population of 1,063 people, including 545 males and 518 females, living in 193 households. The sex ratio was 950 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 92.68%, with male literacy at 97.72% and female literacy at 87.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 200.

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

Nearby Villages of Gandagara

Gandagara 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 Gandagara

Public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the Gandagara. The nearest railway station is Kenduapada, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Gandagara is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhadrak to Gandagara is about 18 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gandagara

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

Health Facilities in Gandagara

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

FAQs about Gandagara