Gangapada - Jatani, Khordha

Gangapada is a village situated in the Jatani tehsil of Khordha district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jatani and around 7 km from the district headquarters in Khordha . Gangapada village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gangapada is 407811. The village covers a total geographical area of 548 hectares and falls under the 752050 pincode. Khordha is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Gangapada

As per Census 2011, Gangapada village has a total population of 1,875 people, consisting of 962 males and 913 females. The village has 394 households and a sex ratio of 949 females per 1,000 males. There are 200 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,362 literate and 513 illiterate residents. Additionally, 352 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gangapada

Gangapada 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 Gangapada

Gangapada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khurda Road Jn, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 12.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khordha to Gangapada is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Khordha to Gangapada is about 7 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gangapada

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

Health Facilities in Gangapada

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

FAQs about Gangapada