Gangan - Morada, Mayurbhanj

Gangan is a village situated in the Morada tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from Suliapada and around 28 km from Baripada. Chadheigan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gangan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gangan is 389938. The village covers a total geographical area of 88 hectares and falls under the 757022 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Gangan

According to the 2011 Census, Gangan village had a total population of 225 people, including 105 males and 120 females, living in 70 households. The sex ratio was 1,143 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.34%, with male literacy at 73.81% and female literacy at 46.94%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 169.

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

Nearby Villages of Gangan

Gangan 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 Gangan

Gangan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Krishnachandrapur, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Gangan is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Gangan is about 28 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 Gangan

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

Health Facilities in Gangan

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

FAQs about Gangan