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

As per Census 2011, Ghantmal village has a total population of 691 people, consisting of 347 males and 344 females. The village has 198 households and a sex ratio of 991 females per 1,000 males. There are 76 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 517 literate and 174 illiterate residents. Additionally, 160 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 138 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Ghantmal are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population691347344
Child Population (0–6 yrs)763838
Scheduled Castes (SC)1608179
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1386573
Literate Population517286231
Illiterate Population17461113

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
TileimalNorth1.08 km
AdringNorth-West1.19 km
IndramalEast1.43 km
BuratSouth1.83 km
KespalaSouth-East1.84 km
LuhajoreWest2.57 km
Budel PadarEast2.82 km
LaktakhamanEast2.99 km
Dora PadarNorth3.00 km
Behera PatiNorth-East3.14 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Ghantmal

Where is Ghantmal located?

Ghantmal village is located in Narala Tehsil, Kalahandi district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ghantmal?

The Gram Panchayat of Ghantmal is Ghantamala.

What is the pincode of Ghantmal?

The pincode of Ghantmal is 766100.

What is the population of Ghantmal?

Ghantmal has a total population of 691, including 347 males and 344 females.

How many households are there in Ghantmal?

There are 198 households in Ghantmal.

What is the literacy rate in Ghantmal?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ghantmal is 74.82%. Male literacy is 82.42% and female literacy is 67.15%.