Ghosarapada - Hatadihi, Keonjhar

Ghosarapada is a village situated in the Hatadihi tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from Anandapur and around 94 km from Kendujhar. Akarua serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghosarapada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghosarapada is 387053. The village covers a total geographical area of 73 hectares and falls under the 758022 pincode. Anandapur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Ghosarapada

According to the 2011 Census, Ghosarapada village had a total population of 455 people, including 246 males and 209 females, living in 106 households. The sex ratio was 850 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.70%, with male literacy at 87.11% and female literacy at 79.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 209.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghosarapada

Ghosarapada 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 Ghosarapada

Ghosarapada 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 Dulakhapatna, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Anandapur to Ghosarapada is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Ghosarapada is about 94 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghosarapada

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

Health Facilities in Ghosarapada

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

FAQs about Ghosarapada