Gadganpur - Bhuban, Dhenkanal

Gadganpur is a village situated in the Bhuban tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhuban and around 76 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Balibo serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gadganpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gadganpur is 402584. The village covers a total geographical area of 243 hectares and falls under the 759017 pincode. Bhuban is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Gadganpur

According to the 2011 Census, Gadganpur village had a total population of 1,122 people, including 568 males and 554 females, living in 276 households. The sex ratio was 975 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.43%, with male literacy at 93.75% and female literacy at 82.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 115, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 12.

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

Nearby Villages of Gadganpur

Gadganpur 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 Gadganpur

Public transport in the Gadganpur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Brahmani Ph, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhuban to Gadganpur is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Gadganpur is about 76 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gadganpur

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

Health Facilities in Gadganpur

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

FAQs about Gadganpur