Ghodapokhari - Madanpur Rampur, Kalahandi

Ghodapokhari is a village situated in the Madanpur Rampur tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Madanpur Rampur and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Muding serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghodapokhari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghodapokhari is 422647. The village covers a total geographical area of 724 hectares and falls under the 766102 pincode. Kesinga is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

Ghodapokhari 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 Ghodapokhari

According to the 2011 Census, Ghodapokhari village had a total population of 1,574 people, including 795 males and 779 females, living in 416 households. The sex ratio was 980 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.18%, with male literacy at 75.47% and female literacy at 50.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 261, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 474.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghodapokhari

Ghodapokhari 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 Ghodapokhari

Ghodapokhari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rupra Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kesinga to Ghodapokhari is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Ghodapokhari is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghodapokhari

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

Health Facilities in Ghodapokhari

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

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