Gatanput - Nandapur, Koraput
Gatanput is a village situated in the Nandapur tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nandapur and around 69 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Dabuguda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gatanput village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Gatanput is 429768. The village covers a total geographical area of 227 hectares and falls under the 764037 pincode. Jeypur is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.
Gatanput 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 Gatanput
As per Census 2011, Gatanput village has a total population of 105 people, consisting of 42 males and 63 females. The village has 33 households and a sex ratio of 1,500 females per 1,000 males. There are 14 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 40 literate and 65 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 3 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Gatanput are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 105 | 42 | 63 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 14 | 7 | 7 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Literate Population | 40 | 22 | 18 |
| Illiterate Population | 65 | 20 | 45 |
Transport and Connectivity of Gatanput
Public transport in the Gatanput is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jeypur to Gatanput is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Gatanput is about 69 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Gatanput
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Gatanput village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Gatanput
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Gatanput village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Gatanput
Where is Gatanput located?
Gatanput village is located in Nandapur Tehsil, Koraput district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Gatanput?
The Gram Panchayat of Gatanput is Dabuguda.
What is the pincode of Gatanput?
The pincode of Gatanput is 764037.
What is the population of Gatanput?
Gatanput has a total population of 105, including 42 males and 63 females.
How many households are there in Gatanput?
There are 33 households in Gatanput.
What is the literacy rate in Gatanput?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gatanput is 38.10%. Male literacy is 52.38% and female literacy is 28.57%.