Ghasanatanger - Harichandanpur, Keonjhar

Ghasanatanger is a village situated in the Harichandanpur tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from Harichandanpur and around 40 km from Kendujhar. Thakurapada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghasanatanger village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghasanatanger is 386785. The village covers a total geographical area of 599 hectares and falls under the 758028 pincode. Kendujhar is the nearest town, located about 66 km away.

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

Population of Ghasanatanger

As per Census 2011, Ghasanatanger village has a total population of 598 people, consisting of 287 males and 311 females. The village has 137 households and a sex ratio of 1,083 females per 1,000 males. There are 95 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 378 literate and 220 illiterate residents. Additionally, 87 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 252 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghasanatanger

Ghasanatanger 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 Ghasanatanger

Ghasanatanger is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chilikidara, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendujhar to Ghasanatanger is about 66 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Ghasanatanger 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 Ghasanatanger

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

Health Facilities in Ghasanatanger

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

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