Gangapur - Bellaguntha, Ganjam

Gangapur is a village situated in the Bellaguntha tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from Gangapur and around 80 km from Chatrapur. Gangapur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gangapur is 410725. The village covers a total geographical area of 198 hectares and falls under the 761042 pincode. Bhanjanagar is the nearest town, located about 18 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 Surada Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Aska Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gangapur

As per Census 2011, Gangapur village has a total population of 3,207 people, consisting of 1,658 males and 1,549 females. The village has 594 households and a sex ratio of 934 females per 1,000 males. There are 366 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,223 literate and 984 illiterate residents. Additionally, 449 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) 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

Gangapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jagan Nathapur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 106.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhanjanagar to Gangapur is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Gangapur is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 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