Garjanpur - Rajnagar, Kendrapara

Garjanpur is a village situated in the Rajnagar tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajnagar and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Sanabada-gopalpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Garjanpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Garjanpur is 396001. The village covers a total geographical area of 141 hectares and falls under the 754246 pincode. Pattamundai is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Garjanpur

According to the 2011 Census, Garjanpur village had a total population of 906 people, including 438 males and 468 females, living in 201 households. The sex ratio was 1,068 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.83%, with male literacy at 94.64% and female literacy at 79.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 76, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 54.

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

Nearby Villages of Garjanpur

Garjanpur 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 Garjanpur

Garjanpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Paradip, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pattamundai to Garjanpur is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Garjanpur is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Garjanpur

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

Health Facilities in Garjanpur

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

FAQs about Garjanpur