Ghagara - Gopabandhunagar, Mayurbhanj

Ghagara is a village situated in the Gopabandhunagar tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 28 km from Khunta and around 40 km from Baripada. Pasuda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghagara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghagara is 390949. The village covers a total geographical area of 100 hectares and falls under the 757019 pincode. Udala is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Ghagara

According to the 2011 Census, Ghagara village had a total population of 727 people, including 373 males and 354 females, living in 164 households. The sex ratio was 949 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.59%, with male literacy at 58.51% and female literacy at 38.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 302, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 403.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghagara

Ghagara 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 Ghagara

Ghagara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Betnoti, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 111.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Udala to Ghagara is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Ghagara is about 40 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 Ghagara

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

Health Facilities in Ghagara

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

FAQs about Ghagara