Gandakura - Bonth, Bhadrak

Gandakura is a village situated in the Bonth tehsil of Bhadrak district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from Agarpada and around 15 km from Bhadrak. Chhayalsingh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gandakura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gandakura is 394344. The village covers a total geographical area of 101 hectares and falls under the 756115 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Gandakura 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 Gandakura

As per Census 2011, Gandakura village has a total population of 677 people, consisting of 336 males and 341 females. The village has 130 households and a sex ratio of 1,014 females per 1,000 males. There are 70 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 534 literate and 143 illiterate residents. Additionally, 91 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Gandakura are given below:

Nearby Villages of Gandakura

Gandakura 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 Gandakura

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Gandakura. The nearest railway station is Kapali Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Gandakura is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhadrak to Gandakura is about 15 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 Gandakura

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

Health Facilities in Gandakura

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

FAQs about Gandakura