Gandhapur Village - Ersama, Jagatsinghapur

Gandhapur is a village situated in the Ersama tehsil of Jagatsinghapur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 39 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ersama and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Jagatsinghapur . Erasama serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gandhapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gandhapur is 397370. The village covers a total geographical area of 92 hectares and falls under the 754139 pincode. Paradip is the nearest town, located about 39 km away.

Gandhapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Balikuda-ersama Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jagatsinghpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gandhapur

As per Census 2011, Gandhapur village has a total population of 184 people, consisting of 95 males and 89 females. The village has 55 households and a sex ratio of 936 females per 1,000 males. There are 16 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 153 literate and 31 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Gandhapur

Gandhapur 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 Gandhapur

Gandhapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nimkana, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Paradip to Gandhapur is about 39 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jagatsinghapur to Gandhapur is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gandhapur

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

Health Facilities in Gandhapur

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

FAQs about Gandhapur