Ghanti Guda - Kokasara, Kalahandi

Ghanti Guda is a village situated in the Kokasara tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kokasara and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Mohima serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghanti Guda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghanti Guda is 424009. The village covers a total geographical area of 672 hectares and falls under the 766019 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Ghanti Guda

According to the 2011 Census, Ghanti Guda village had a total population of 892 people, including 468 males and 424 females, living in 229 households. The sex ratio was 906 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 42.07%, with male literacy at 60.93% and female literacy at 22.46%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 45, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 661.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghanti Guda

Ghanti Guda 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 Ghanti Guda

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Ghanti Guda. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Ghanti Guda is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Ghanti Guda is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghanti Guda

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

Health Facilities in Ghanti Guda

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

FAQs about Ghanti Guda