Ghorani - Paralakhemundi, Gajapati

Ghorani is a village situated in the Paralakhemundi tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 22 km from Gurandi and around 22 km from Paralakhemundi. Ghorani village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghorani is 414681. The village covers a total geographical area of 852 hectares and falls under the 761212 pincode. Parlakhemundi is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Ghorani 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 Ghorani

According to the 2011 Census, Ghorani village had a total population of 1,465 people, including 723 males and 742 females, living in 313 households. The sex ratio was 1,026 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.87%, with male literacy at 62.97% and female literacy at 42.84%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 182, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 392.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghorani

Ghorani 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 Ghorani

Ghorani is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Parlakhemundi, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 138.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Parlakhemundi to Ghorani is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Ghorani is about 22 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghorani

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

Health Facilities in Ghorani

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

FAQs about Ghorani