Gandakipur - Kujang, Jagatsinghapur

Gandakipur is a village situated in the Kujang tehsil of Jagatsinghapur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kujang and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Jagatsinghapur . Gandakipuir serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gandakipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gandakipur is 397223. The village covers a total geographical area of 277 hectares and falls under the 754141 pincode. Paradip is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

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

Population of Gandakipur

According to the 2011 Census, Gandakipur village had a total population of 5,925 people, including 3,025 males and 2,900 females, living in 1,310 households. The sex ratio was 959 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.53%, with male literacy at 88.86% and female literacy at 73.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 4,305, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Gandakipur

Gandakipur 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 Gandakipur

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Gandakipur. The nearest railway station is Bagadia Ph, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Paradip to Gandakipur is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jagatsinghapur to Gandakipur is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gandakipur

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

Health Facilities in Gandakipur

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

FAQs about Gandakipur