Ghatobagra - Jeypore, Koraput

Ghatobagra is a village situated in the Jeypore tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jeypore and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Kaliagam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghatobagra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghatobagra is 429043. The village covers a total geographical area of 1053 hectares and falls under the 764002 pincode. Jeypur is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Ghatobagra

According to the 2011 Census, Ghatobagra village had a total population of 2,574 people, including 1,295 males and 1,279 females, living in 666 households. The sex ratio was 988 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 36.73%, with male literacy at 47.83% and female literacy at 25.51%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 401, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,093.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghatobagra

Ghatobagra 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 Ghatobagra

Ghatobagra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dhanapur Orissa, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 7.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jeypur to Ghatobagra is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Ghatobagra is about 36 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 Ghatobagra

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

Health Facilities in Ghatobagra

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

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