Ghantagadia - Bonth, Bhadrak

Ghantagadia is a village situated in the Bonth tehsil of Bhadrak district, Odisha. It is located approximately 3 km from Agarpada and around 24 km from Bhadrak. Badamahisagotha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghantagadia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghantagadia is 394299. The village covers a total geographical area of 93 hectares and falls under the 756115 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Ghantagadia 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 Ghantagadia

According to the 2011 Census, Ghantagadia village had a total population of 662 people, including 325 males and 337 females, living in 139 households. The sex ratio was 1,037 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.57%, with male literacy at 83.69% and female literacy at 69.66%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 169.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghantagadia

Ghantagadia 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 Ghantagadia

Ghantagadia is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Baudpur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Ghantagadia is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhadrak to Ghantagadia is about 24 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 Ghantagadia

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

Health Facilities in Ghantagadia

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

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