Ganijang - Bonth, Bhadrak

Ganijang is a village situated in the Bonth tehsil of Bhadrak district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from Bhadrak Rural and around 13 km from Bhadrak. Ganijang village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ganijang is 394849. The village covers a total geographical area of 286 hectares and falls under the 756100 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Ganijang 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 Ganijang

According to the 2011 Census, Ganijang village had a total population of 420 people, including 202 males and 218 females, living in 91 households. The sex ratio was 1,079 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.71%, with male literacy at 82.87% and female literacy at 74.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 142, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 15.

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

Nearby Villages of Ganijang

Ganijang 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 Ganijang

Ganijang is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Kapali Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.0 km.

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

Banking and Postal Services in Ganijang

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

Health Facilities in Ganijang

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

FAQs about Ganijang