Ganja - Rajkanika, Kendrapara

Ganja is a village situated in the Rajkanika tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajkanika and around 49 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Jagulaipada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ganja village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ganja is 395660. The village covers a total geographical area of 311 hectares and falls under the 754220 pincode. Pattamundai is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Ganja

According to the 2011 Census, Ganja village had a total population of 2,670 people, including 1,353 males and 1,317 females, living in 637 households. The sex ratio was 973 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.72%, with male literacy at 94.47% and female literacy at 80.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 626.

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

Nearby Villages of Ganja

Ganja 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 Ganja

Ganja is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Baudpur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pattamundai to Ganja is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Ganja is about 49 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ganja

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

Health Facilities in Ganja

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

FAQs about Ganja