Ghantiadara - Thakurmunda, Mayurbhanj

Ghantiadara is a village situated in the Thakurmunda tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from Mahuldiha and around 110 km from Baripada. Jarak serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghantiadara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghantiadara is 391309. The village covers a total geographical area of 357 hectares and falls under the 757038 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 58 km away.

Ghantiadara 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 Ghantiadara

According to the 2011 Census, Ghantiadara village had a total population of 853 people, including 427 males and 426 females, living in 212 households. The sex ratio was 998 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.52%, with male literacy at 68.39% and female literacy at 40.91%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 42, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 376.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghantiadara

Ghantiadara 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 Ghantiadara

Ghantiadara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sagadapata, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 112.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Ghantiadara is about 58 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Ghantiadara is about 110 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghantiadara

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

Health Facilities in Ghantiadara

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

FAQs about Ghantiadara