Ghosda - Karanjia, Mayurbhanj

Ghosda is a village situated in the Karanjia tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karanjia and around 143 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Ghosda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghosda is 388812. The village covers a total geographical area of 433 hectares and falls under the 757037 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Ghosda

According to the 2011 Census, Ghosda village had a total population of 1,862 people, including 953 males and 909 females, living in 447 households. The sex ratio was 954 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.71%, with male literacy at 74.82% and female literacy at 58.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 383, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 499.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghosda

Ghosda 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 Ghosda

Ghosda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kendujhargarh, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Ghosda is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Ghosda is about 143 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghosda

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

Health Facilities in Ghosda

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

FAQs about Ghosda