Ganganapur - Chhatrapur, Ganjam

Ganganapur is a village situated in the Chhatrapur tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chhatrapur and around 15 km from the district headquarters in Chatrapur. Potalampur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ganganapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ganganapur is 412069. The village covers a total geographical area of 306 hectares and falls under the 761026 pincode. Brahmapur is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

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

Population of Ganganapur

According to the 2011 Census, Ganganapur village had a total population of 3,811 people, including 1,862 males and 1,949 females, living in 791 households. The sex ratio was 1,047 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.50%, with male literacy at 83.40% and female literacy at 54.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 435.

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

Nearby Villages of Ganganapur

Ganganapur 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 Ganganapur

Ganganapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ganjam, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Brahmapur to Ganganapur is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Ganganapur is about 15 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 Ganganapur

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

Health Facilities in Ganganapur

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

FAQs about Ganganapur