Handighara
About Handighara
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Handighara village is 412247. Handighara village is located in Purusottampur tehsil of Ganjam district in Odisha, India. It is situated 40km away from sub-district headquarter Purusottampur (tehsildar office) and 40km away from district headquarter Chatrapur. As per 2009 stats, Handighar is the gram panchayat of Handighara village.
The total geographical area of village is 223 hectares. Handighara has a total population of 1,549 peoples, out of which male population is 765 while female population is 784. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1024 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of handighara village is 63.33% out of which 74.77% males and 52.17% females are literate. There are about 320 houses in handighara village. Pincode of handighara village locality is 761018.
When it comes to administration, Handighara village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Handighara village comes under Khalikote Vidhan Sabha constituency & Aska Lok Sabha constituency. Purusottampur is nearest town to handighara village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 4km away.
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Population of Handighara
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,549 | 765 | 784 |
| Literate Population | 981 | 572 | 409 |
| Illiterate Population | 568 | 193 | 375 |
Connectivity of Handighara
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Handighara
Where is Handighara located?
Handighara village is situated in Purusottampur Tehsil, within the Ganjam district of Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Handighara?
The Gram Panchayat of Handighara is Handighar (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Handighara?
The pincode of Handighara is 761018, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Handighara as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Handighara is 1,549, with 765 males and 784 females.
How many households are there in Handighara as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Handighara village has a total of 320 households.
What is the literacy rate in Handighara as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Handighara is 63.33%. The male literacy rate is 74.77%, while the female literacy rate is 52.17%.