Gourchandrapur - Ranapur, Nayagarh

Gourchandrapur is a village situated in the Ranapur tehsil of Nayagarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ranapur and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Nayagarh . Keranda Tangi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gourchandrapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gourchandrapur is 406964. The village covers a total geographical area of 376 hectares and falls under the 752026 pincode. Khordha is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Gourchandrapur

According to the 2011 Census, Gourchandrapur village had a total population of 838 people, including 418 males and 420 females, living in 176 households. The sex ratio was 1,005 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.24%, with male literacy at 87.60% and female literacy at 74.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 34.

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

Nearby Villages of Gourchandrapur

Gourchandrapur 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 Gourchandrapur

Gourchandrapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kalupara Ghat, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khordha to Gourchandrapur is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nayagarh to Gourchandrapur is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gourchandrapur

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

Health Facilities in Gourchandrapur

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

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