Ghatpada - Kesinga, Kalahandi

Ghatpada is a village situated in the Kesinga tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kesinga and around 44 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Kasrupada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghatpada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghatpada is 422297. The village covers a total geographical area of 509 hectares and falls under the 766012 pincode. Kesinga is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Ghatpada

According to the 2011 Census, Ghatpada village had a total population of 1,422 people, including 716 males and 706 females, living in 390 households. The sex ratio was 986 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.53%, with male literacy at 77.30% and female literacy at 53.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 232, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 261.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghatpada

Ghatpada 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 Ghatpada

Ghatpada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kesinga, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kesinga to Ghatpada is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Ghatpada is about 44 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghatpada

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

Health Facilities in Ghatpada

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

FAQs about Ghatpada