Genja - Surada, Ganjam

Genja is a village situated in the Surada tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Surada and around 112 km from the district headquarters in Chatrapur. Genja village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Genja is 410827. The village covers a total geographical area of 404 hectares and falls under the 761108 pincode. Surada is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Genja

As per Census 2011, Genja village has a total population of 892 people, consisting of 464 males and 428 females. The village has 178 households and a sex ratio of 922 females per 1,000 males. There are 131 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 303 literate and 589 illiterate residents. Additionally, 66 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 271 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Genja

Genja 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 Genja

Genja is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Brahmapur, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Surada to Genja is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Genja is about 112 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Genja

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

Health Facilities in Genja

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

FAQs about Genja