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

According to the 2011 Census, Gandadhara village had a total population of 1,053 people, including 545 males and 508 females, living in 234 households. The sex ratio was 932 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.73%, with male literacy at 82.78% and female literacy at 62.03%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 272.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Gandadhara