Garhaparajang - Parajang, Dhenkanal

Garhaparajang is a village situated in the Parajang tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Parajang and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Gadaparjang serves as the Gram Panchayat for Garhaparajang village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Garhaparajang is 402277. The village covers a total geographical area of 713 hectares and falls under the 759120 pincode. Talcher is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Garhaparajang

As per Census 2011, Garhaparajang village has a total population of 3,834 people, consisting of 1,987 males and 1,847 females. The village has 868 households and a sex ratio of 929 females per 1,000 males. There are 394 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,917 literate and 917 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,069 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 311 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,8341,9871,847
Child Population (0–6 yrs)394208186
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,069543526
Scheduled Tribes (ST)311158153
Literate Population2,9171,6211,296
Illiterate Population917366551

Nearby Villages of Garhaparajang

Garhaparajang 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
NaupalWest1.81 km
DihadolNorth-East1.81 km
HatiluchaniNorth-West1.83 km
BrahmanbediaNorth1.99 km
KhandualmundaSouth-West2.03 km
BarabankSouth-East2.06 km
Mundeilo BalabhadrapurNorth-West2.41 km
KatarapadaSouth2.57 km
GehleikateniNorth-West2.64 km
BhejipadaNorth-East2.69 km

Transport and Connectivity of Garhaparajang

Garhaparajang is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Burhapanka, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Talcher to Garhaparajang is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Garhaparajang is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Garhaparajang

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Garhaparajang

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Garhaparajang

Where is Garhaparajang located?

Garhaparajang village is located in Parajang Tehsil, Dhenkanal district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Garhaparajang?

The Gram Panchayat of Garhaparajang is Gadaparjang.

What is the pincode of Garhaparajang?

The pincode of Garhaparajang is 759120.

What is the population of Garhaparajang?

Garhaparajang has a total population of 3,834, including 1,987 males and 1,847 females.

How many households are there in Garhaparajang?

There are 868 households in Garhaparajang.

What is the literacy rate in Garhaparajang?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Garhaparajang is 76.08%. Male literacy is 81.58% and female literacy is 70.17%.