Ghantalapasi - Odapada, Dhenkanal

Ghantalapasi is a village situated in the Odapada tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from Motunga and around 40 km from Dhenkanal. Motanga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghantalapasi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghantalapasi is 402904. The village covers a total geographical area of 14 hectares and falls under the 759121 pincode. Dhenkanal is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Ghantalapasi

According to the 2011 Census, Ghantalapasi village had a total population of 20 people, including 18 males and 2 females, living in 6 households. The sex ratio was 111 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 100.00%, with male literacy at 100.00% and female literacy at 100.00%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghantalapasi

Ghantalapasi 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 Ghantalapasi

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Ghantalapasi. The nearest railway station is Meramandolil, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dhenkanal to Ghantalapasi is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Ghantalapasi is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghantalapasi

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

Health Facilities in Ghantalapasi

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

FAQs about Ghantalapasi