Gangapur - Gumma, Gajapati

Gangapur is a village situated in the Gumma tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 39 km from Serango and around 39 km from Paralakhemundi. Kujasingi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gangapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gangapur is 414463. The village covers a total geographical area of 895 hectares and falls under the 761207 pincode. Parlakhemundi is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Gangapur

As per Census 2011, Gangapur village has a total population of 370 people, consisting of 175 males and 195 females. The village has 76 households and a sex ratio of 1,114 females per 1,000 males. There are 60 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 23 literate and 347 illiterate residents. Additionally, 368 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gangapur

Gangapur 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 Gangapur

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Gangapur. The nearest railway station is Parlakhemundi, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 126.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Parlakhemundi to Gangapur is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Gangapur is about 39 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 Gangapur

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

Health Facilities in Gangapur

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

FAQs about Gangapur