Gania
Gania is a Town and Tehsil in Nayagarh District of Odisha. In India, a tehsil is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.
According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of Gania Block (CD) is 03022. The total area of Gania Tehsil is 461 km². Gania has a sex ratio of approximately 918 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Gania Tehsil
Gania Tehsil has a total of 113 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Gania Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adakata | Adakata | Khandapada (17 km) |
| 2 | Badamul | Chhamundia | Khandapada (45 km) |
| 3 | Badamulpatna | Chhamundia | Khandapada (45 km) |
| 4 | Badasilinga | Badasilinga | Khandapada (65 km) |
| 5 | Bahali | Chhamundia | Khandapada (49 km) |
| 6 | Bankajhari | Badasilinga | Khandapada (76 km) |
| 7 | Baranathmundia | N/A | Khandapada (27 km) |
| 8 | Barapalli | Chhamundia | Khandapada (45 km) |
| 9 | Bedadi | Badasilinga | Khandapada (65 km) |
| 10 | Belapada Bechhapari | Kishoreprasad | Khandapada (25 km) |
| 11 | Belapadapatana | Belapadapatna | Khandapada (27 km) |
| 12 | Bentapada | Chhamundia | Khandapada (43 km) |
| 13 | Bethiasahi | Chhamundia | Khandapada (45 km) |
| 14 | Bhagamunda | Chhamundia | Khandapada (45 km) |
| 15 | Bijayanagar | Belapadapatna | Khandapada (26 km) |
| 16 | Bindhyagiri | N/A | Khandapada (33 km) |
| 17 | Buriapaju | Badasilinga | Khandapada (68 km) |
| 18 | Chhadamul | Chhamundia | Khandapada (45 km) |
| 19 | Chhamundia | Chhamundia | Khandapada (34 km) |
| 20 | Damaghati | Badasilinga | Khandapada (66 km) |
| 21 | Dankarisahi | Rasanga | Khandapada (35 km) |
| 22 | Dasipur | Belapadapatna | Khandapada (29 km) |
| 23 | Dhipasahi | Badasilinga | Khandapada (66 km) |
| 24 | Dhobabarei | Chhamundia | Khandapada (45 km) |
| 25 | Dhuamada | Adakata | Khandapada (20 km) |
| 26 | Dhuapaju | Badasilinga | Khandapada (58 km) |
| 27 | Diakana | Chhamundia | Khandapada (45 km) |
| 28 | Dimiripatia | Badasilinga | Khandapada (69 km) |
| 29 | Duising | Badasilinga | Khandapada (76 km) |
| 30 | Endagadu | Badasilinga | Khandapada (74 km) |
| 31 | Erandipathar | Gania | Khandapada (27 km) |
| 32 | Gahandi | Badasilinga | Khandapada (71 km) |
| 33 | Gania | Gania | Khandapada (25 km) |
| 34 | Geragedi | Badasilinga | Khandapada (66 km) |
| 35 | Gochhabari | Rasanga | Khandapada (69 km) |
| 36 | Gokula | Kishoreprasad | Khandapada (25 km) |
| 37 | Gopalapur | Karadapada | Khandapada (26 km) |
| 38 | Gopalprasad | Kishoreprasad | Khandapada (20 km) |
| 39 | Gopiballavpur | Karadapada | Khandapada (28 km) |
| 40 | Goudatumandi | Karadapada | Khandapada (29 km) |
| 41 | Gunduribadi | Karadapada | Khandapada (27 km) |
| 42 | Haripura | Chhamundia | Khandapada (40 km) |
| 43 | Harirajpur Oraf Langal Kanta | Kishoreprasad | Khandapada (25 km) |
| 44 | Idei | Badasilinga | Khandapada (69 km) |
| 45 | Indipata | Kishoreprasad | Khandapada (20 km) |
| 46 | Iswarapur | Chhamundia | Khandapada (43 km) |
| 47 | Jagannathprasad | Adakata | Khandapada (20 km) |
| 48 | Jamujhola | Badasilinga | Khandapada (66 km) |
| 49 | Janakajhali | Badasilinga | Khandapada (72 km) |
| 50 | Jasipur | N/A | Khandapada (45 km) |
| 51 | Kadua | Rasanga | Khandapada (31 km) |
| 52 | Kakudikhol | Adakata | Khandapada (25 km) |
| 53 | Kalasimili | Karadapada | Khandapada (30 km) |
| 54 | Kaliapada | Kishoreprasad | Khandapada (22 km) |
| 55 | Kanapaju | Badasilinga | Khandapada (69 km) |
| 56 | Kandhazilinda | Chhamundia | Khandapada (41 km) |
| 57 | Kanipokhari | Chhamundia | Khandapada (41 km) |
| 58 | Karadamundia | Belapadapatna | Khandapada (28 km) |
| 59 | Karadapada | Karadapada | Khandapada (28 km) |
| 60 | Kenduabida | Adakata | Khandapada (30 km) |
| 61 | Kendudhipa | Badasilinga | Khandapada (74 km) |
| 62 | Khalisara | Kishoreprasad | Khandapada (18 km) |
| 63 | Kimbhirakhani | Chhamundia | Khandapada (47 km) |
| 64 | Kishoraprasad | Kishoreprasad | Khandapada (21 km) |
| 65 | Krushnapalli | Adakata | Khandapada (26 km) |
| 66 | Kuchumara | Badasilinga | Khandapada (71 km) |
| 67 | Kumuri | Badasilinga | Khandapada (66 km) |
| 68 | Kuturi | Chhamundia | Khandapada (55 km) |
| 69 | Mahanadikhesra | Badasilinga | Khandapada (66 km) |
| 70 | Mahanapada | Chhamundia | Khandapada (43 km) |
| 71 | Mahukana | Chhamundia | Khandapada (37 km) |
| 72 | Malasapadar | Badasilinga | Khandapada (66 km) |
| 73 | Malatiput | Rasanga | Khandapada (29 km) |
| 74 | Malisahi | Chhamundia | Khandapada (47 km) |
| 75 | Manibhadra | Rasanga | Khandapada (37 km) |
| 76 | Maskajholi | Chhamundia | Khandapada (39 km) |
| 77 | Muduligadia | Chhamundia | Khandapada (43 km) |
| 78 | Musugoda | Badasilinga | Khandapada (71 km) |
| 79 | Narayanprasad | Karadapada | Khandapada (30 km) |
| 80 | Nuagaon | Karadapada | Khandapada (28 km) |
| 81 | Nuapada | Karadapada | Khandapada (33 km) |
| 82 | Osamaska | Badasilinga | Khandapada (74 km) |
| 83 | Ostia | Rasanga | Khandapada (35 km) |
| 84 | Pandrasingha | Kishoreprasad | Khandapada (18 km) |
| 85 | Patanda | Kishoreprasad | Khandapada (27 km) |
| 86 | Patikata | N/A | Khandapada (33 km) |
| 87 | Paturia | Kishoreprasad | Khandapada (24 km) |
| 88 | Purnachandrapur | Kishoreprasad | Khandapada (23 km) |
| 89 | Purunapani | Badasilinga | Khandapada (68 km) |
| 90 | Ragadisahi | Karadapada | Khandapada (29 km) |
| 91 | Raigadia | Chhamundia | Khandapada (43 km) |
| 92 | Rajingi | Chhamundia | Khandapada (45 km) |
| 93 | Ranikhol | Chhamundia | Khandapada (45 km) |
| 94 | Rasanga | Rasanga | Khandapada (30 km) |
| 95 | Rautapada | N/A | Khandapada (28 km) |
| 96 | Rautapadapatna | Belapadapatna | Khandapada (28 km) |
| 97 | Rekadi | Badasilinga | Khandapada (67 km) |
| 98 | Sagadabhanga | Badasilinga | Khandapada (66 km) |
| 99 | Sakatapalli | Badasilinga | Khandapada (74 km) |
| 100 | Sakini | Badasilinga | Khandapada (69 km) |
| 101 | Salapaganda | Badasilinga | Khandapada (81 km) |
| 102 | Sanasilinga | Badasilinga | Khandapada (67 km) |
| 103 | Satakosia No 1 | Chhamundia | Khandapada (49 km) |
| 104 | Satakosia No 2 | Chhamundia | Khandapada (49 km) |
| 105 | Senaperi | Badasilinga | Khandapada (71 km) |
| 106 | Seranda | Badasilinga | Khandapada (59 km) |
| 107 | Sikaragochha | Badasilinga | Khandapada (58 km) |
| 108 | Taila | Belapadapatna | Khandapada (29 km) |
| 109 | Tamarjhula | Adakata | Khandapada (36 km) |
| 110 | Tolakpatia | Badasilinga | Khandapada (60 km) |
| 111 | Tudungi | Badasilinga | Khandapada (71 km) |
| 112 | Tumandi | Karadapada | Khandapada (30 km) |
| 113 | Walipur | Belapadapatna | Khandapada (28 km) |
Population of Gania Tehsil
The population profile of Gania Tehsil offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.
Basic Population Details
This section offers a snapshot of Gania Tehsil's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 38,506 | 38,506 | N/A |
| Male Population | 20,068 | 20,068 | N/A |
| Female Population | 18,438 | 18,438 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,556 | 4,556 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,434 | 2,434 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,122 | 2,122 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 26,911 | 26,911 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 15,534 | 15,534 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 11,377 | 11,377 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 11,595 | 11,595 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 4,534 | 4,534 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 7,061 | 7,061 | N/A |
| Total Households | 9,247 | 9,247 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 38,506 people. Includes nearly 20,068 males and 18,438 females. Rural population is about 38,506 people.
- There are around 4,556 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 2,434 boys and 2,122 girls.
- Literate population is about 26,911 people. Non-literate population is around 11,595 people.
- There are nearly 9,247 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Gania Tehsil, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 9,450 | 9,450 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 4,900 | 4,900 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 4,550 | 4,550 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 4,747 | 4,747 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 2,399 | 2,399 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 2,348 | 2,348 | N/A |
| Population Density | 83 / km² | 83 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Gania Tehsil is approximately 9,450 people, including 4,900 males and 4,550 females. Around 9,450 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Gania Tehsil is about 4,747 people, including 2,399 males and 2,348 females. Around 4,747 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 83 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 83 people per sq. km.