Ghasedihi - Banapur, Khordha

Ghasedihi is a village situated in the Banapur tehsil of Khordha district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Banapur and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Khordha . Deogaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghasedihi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghasedihi is 408339. The village covers a total geographical area of 82 hectares and falls under the 752031 pincode. Banapur is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Ghasedihi

According to the 2011 Census, Ghasedihi village had a total population of 1,855 people, including 948 males and 907 females, living in 354 households. The sex ratio was 957 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.56%, with male literacy at 82.32% and female literacy at 70.66%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 388.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghasedihi

Ghasedihi 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 Ghasedihi

Ghasedihi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Solari, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Banapur to Ghasedihi is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Khordha to Ghasedihi is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghasedihi

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

Health Facilities in Ghasedihi

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

FAQs about Ghasedihi