Ghodamba - Dharakote, Ganjam

Ghodamba is a village situated in the Dharakote tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 35 km from Badagada and around 100 km from Chatrapur. Saba serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghodamba village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghodamba is 411177. The village covers a total geographical area of 305 hectares and falls under the 761109 pincode. Digapahandi is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Ghodamba

According to the 2011 Census, Ghodamba village had a total population of 204 people, including 99 males and 105 females, living in 52 households. The sex ratio was 1,061 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 1.15%, with male literacy at 2.50%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 204.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghodamba

Ghodamba 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 Ghodamba

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Ghodamba. The nearest railway station is Brahmapur, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 115.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digapahandi to Ghodamba is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Ghodamba is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghodamba

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

Health Facilities in Ghodamba

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

FAQs about Ghodamba