Ganel - Machh Kund, Koraput

Ganel is a village situated in the Machh Kund tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Machh Kund and around 83 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Chikenput serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ganel village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ganel is 429556. The village covers a total geographical area of 254 hectares and falls under the 764040 pincode. Koraput is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Ganel village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Koraput Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Ganel

According to the 2011 Census, Ganel village had a total population of 210 people, including 114 males and 96 females, living in 58 households. The sex ratio was 842 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 46.86%, with male literacy at 63.04% and female literacy at 28.92%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 62, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 121.

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

Nearby Villages of Ganel

Ganel 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 Ganel

Ganel is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Machhakunda, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Koraput to Ganel is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Ganel is about 83 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ganel

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

Health Facilities in Ganel

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

FAQs about Ganel