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

According to the 2011 Census, Genja village had a total population of 892 people, including 464 males and 428 females, living in 178 households. The sex ratio was 922 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 39.82%, with male literacy at 48.97% and female literacy at 30.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 66, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 271.

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

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