Ghatkuanri - Bangiriposi, Mayurbhanj

Ghatkuanri is a village situated in the Bangiriposi tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bangiriposi and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Brahmangan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghatkuanri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghatkuanri is 389601. The village covers a total geographical area of 150 hectares and falls under the 757032 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 58 km away.

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

Population of Ghatkuanri

As per Census 2011, Ghatkuanri village has a total population of 607 people, consisting of 299 males and 308 females. The village has 174 households and a sex ratio of 1,030 females per 1,000 males. There are 127 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 186 literate and 421 illiterate residents. Additionally, 48 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 476 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghatkuanri

Ghatkuanri 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 Ghatkuanri

Ghatkuanri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bangriposi, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Ghatkuanri is about 58 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Ghatkuanri is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghatkuanri

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

Health Facilities in Ghatkuanri

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

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