Ghantmal - Narala, Kalahandi

Ghantmal is a village situated in the Narala tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narala and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Ghantamala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghantmal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghantmal is 422814. The village covers a total geographical area of 148 hectares and falls under the 766100 pincode. Madanpur Rampur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Ghantmal 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 Ghantmal

According to the 2011 Census, Ghantmal village had a total population of 691 people, including 347 males and 344 females, living in 198 households. The sex ratio was 991 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.07%, with male literacy at 92.56% and female literacy at 75.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 160, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 138.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghantmal

Ghantmal 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 Ghantmal

Ghantmal 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 G. Ramchandrapur, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 14.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Madanpur Rampur to Ghantmal is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Ghantmal is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghantmal

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

Health Facilities in Ghantmal

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

FAQs about Ghantmal