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

According to the 2011 Census, Garhaparajang village had a total population of 3,834 people, including 1,987 males and 1,847 females, living in 868 households. The sex ratio was 930 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.80%, with male literacy at 91.12% and female literacy at 78.03%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,069, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 311.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

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