Garhkujang - Ersama, Jagatsinghapur

Garhkujang is a village situated in the Ersama tehsil of Jagatsinghapur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 40 km from Abhyachandpur and around 40 km from Jagatsinghapur . Gadakujanga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Garhkujang village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Garhkujang is 397297. The village covers a total geographical area of 446 hectares and falls under the 754141 pincode. Paradip is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Garhkujang 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 Garhkujang

As per Census 2011, Garhkujang village has a total population of 2,082 people, consisting of 1,031 males and 1,051 females. The village has 455 households and a sex ratio of 1,019 females per 1,000 males. There are 242 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,564 literate and 518 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,247 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Garhkujang

Garhkujang 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 Garhkujang

Garhkujang is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Badabandha Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Paradip to Garhkujang is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jagatsinghapur to Garhkujang 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 Garhkujang

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

Health Facilities in Garhkujang

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

FAQs about Garhkujang