Gania - Gania, Nayagarh

Gania is a village situated in the Gania tehsil of Nayagarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 0.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gania and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Nayagarh . Gania village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gania is 405380. The village covers a total geographical area of 262 hectares and falls under the 752085 pincode. Khandapada is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Gania

According to the 2011 Census, Gania village had a total population of 2,213 people, including 1,142 males and 1,071 females, living in 555 households. The sex ratio was 938 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 89.73%, with male literacy at 95.41% and female literacy at 83.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 598, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 27.

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

Nearby Villages of Gania

Gania 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 Gania

Gania is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kerejanga, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khandapada to Gania is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nayagarh to Gania is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gania

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

Health Facilities in Gania

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

FAQs about Gania