Gharabhanjakola - Rajkanika, Kendrapara

Gharabhanjakola is a village situated in the Rajkanika tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajkanika and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Koilipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gharabhanjakola village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gharabhanjakola is 395737. The village covers a total geographical area of 99 hectares and falls under the 754220 pincode. Pattamundai is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Gharabhanjakola 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 Gharabhanjakola

According to the 2011 Census, Gharabhanjakola village had a total population of 666 people, including 343 males and 323 females, living in 132 households. The sex ratio was 942 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.79%, with male literacy at 88.14% and female literacy at 71.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 62.

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

Nearby Villages of Gharabhanjakola

Gharabhanjakola 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 Gharabhanjakola

Public transport in the Gharabhanjakola is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Paradip, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pattamundai to Gharabhanjakola is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Gharabhanjakola is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gharabhanjakola

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

Health Facilities in Gharabhanjakola

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

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