Gangadahani - Purushottampur, Ganjam

Gangadahani is a village situated in the Purushottampur tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from Purusottampur and around 40 km from Chatrapur. Ganga-dahani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gangadahani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gangadahani is 412235. The village covers a total geographical area of 242 hectares and falls under the 761018 pincode. Purusottampur is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Gangadahani

According to the 2011 Census, Gangadahani village had a total population of 3,075 people, including 1,478 males and 1,597 females, living in 680 households. The sex ratio was 1,081 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.32%, with male literacy at 58.88% and female literacy at 42.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 480, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Gangadahani

Gangadahani 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 Gangadahani

Gangadahani 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 105.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Purusottampur to Gangadahani is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Gangadahani is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gangadahani

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

Health Facilities in Gangadahani

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

FAQs about Gangadahani