Gandadhara - Jagannath Prasad, Ganjam

Gandadhara is a village situated in the Jagannath Prasad tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jagannath Prasad and around 125 km from the district headquarters in Chatrapur. Gandadhar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gandadhara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gandadhara is 410512. The village covers a total geographical area of 76 hectares and falls under the 761121 pincode. Bellaguntha is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Gandadhara 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 Gandadhara

As per Census 2011, Gandadhara village has a total population of 1,053 people, consisting of 545 males and 508 females. The village has 234 households and a sex ratio of 932 females per 1,000 males. There are 118 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 680 literate and 373 illiterate residents. Additionally, 272 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,053545508
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1186355
Scheduled Castes (SC)272139133
Literate Population680399281
Illiterate Population373146227

Nearby Villages of Gandadhara

Gandadhara 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
JamagaradaSouth-West0.87 km
NadaEast1.40 km
ChikiliNorth-East1.63 km
TamanadaSouth1.88 km
GochabadiNorth-West2.07 km
KandhanuapalliSouth-West2.44 km
HaripurNorth2.54 km
ChoparaNorth-East2.56 km
KumundaSouth-East2.60 km
TalaponkaNorth3.20 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gandadhara

Gandadhara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Balugaon, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bellaguntha to Gandadhara is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Gandadhara is about 125 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gandadhara

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Gandadhara

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Gandadhara

Where is Gandadhara located?

Gandadhara village is located in Jagannath Prasad Tehsil, Ganjam district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gandadhara?

The Gram Panchayat of Gandadhara is Gandadhar.

What is the pincode of Gandadhara?

The pincode of Gandadhara is 761121.

What is the population of Gandadhara?

Gandadhara has a total population of 1,053, including 545 males and 508 females.

How many households are there in Gandadhara?

There are 234 households in Gandadhara.

What is the literacy rate in Gandadhara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gandadhara is 64.58%. Male literacy is 73.21% and female literacy is 55.31%.