Golapada - Ghumusar, Ganjam

Golapada is a village situated in the Ghumusar tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from Bhanjanagar and around 117 km from Chatrapur. Gollapada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Golapada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Golapada is 410606. The village covers a total geographical area of 119 hectares and falls under the 761126 pincode. Bhanjanagar is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Golapada

As per Census 2011, Golapada village has a total population of 1,896 people, consisting of 968 males and 928 females. The village has 371 households and a sex ratio of 958 females per 1,000 males. There are 237 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,242 literate and 654 illiterate residents. Additionally, 168 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Golapada are given below:

Nearby Villages of Golapada

Golapada 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 Golapada

Golapada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Balugaon, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhanjanagar to Golapada is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Golapada is about 117 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Golapada

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

Health Facilities in Golapada

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

FAQs about Golapada