Ganeswarpur - Digapahandi, Ganjam
Ganeswarpur is a village situated in the Digapahandi tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Digapahandi and around 51 km from the district headquarters in Chatrapur. Sidheswar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ganeswarpur village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Ganeswarpur is 412760. The village covers a total geographical area of 147 hectares and falls under the 761054 pincode. Digapahandi is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.
Ganeswarpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Digapahandi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Berhampur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Ganeswarpur
According to the 2011 Census, Ganeswarpur village had a total population of 257 people, including 130 males and 127 females, living in 54 households. The sex ratio was 977 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.47%, with male literacy at 77.27% and female literacy at 59.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 53.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 257 | 130 | 127 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 35 | 20 | 15 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 53 | 28 | 25 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 152 | 85 | 67 |
| Illiterate Population | 105 | 45 | 60 |
Nearby Villages of Ganeswarpur
Ganeswarpur is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Ganeswarpur
Ganeswarpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digapahandi to Ganeswarpur is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Ganeswarpur is about 51 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Ganeswarpur
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Ganeswarpur village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within <1 km |
| ATM | Yes | Available within village |
| Post Office | No | Available within <1 km |
Health Facilities in Ganeswarpur
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Ganeswarpur village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within <1 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Ganeswarpur
Where is Ganeswarpur located?
Ganeswarpur village is located in Digapahandi Tehsil, Ganjam district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Ganeswarpur?
The Gram Panchayat of Ganeswarpur is Sidheswar.
What is the pincode of Ganeswarpur?
The pincode of Ganeswarpur is 761054.
What is the population of Ganeswarpur?
Ganeswarpur had a total population of 257, including 130 males and 127 females.
How many households are there in Ganeswarpur?
Ganeswarpur had 54 households.
What is the literacy rate in Ganeswarpur?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ganeswarpur was 68.47%. Male literacy was 77.27% and female literacy was 59.82%.