Garhchandpur - Nimapada, Puri
Garhchandpur is a village situated in the Nimapada tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nimapada and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Uchhupur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Garhchandpur village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Garhchandpur is 409054. The village covers a total geographical area of 288 hectares and falls under the 752105 pincode. Nimapada is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.
Garhchandpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Nimapara Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jagatsinghpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Garhchandpur
As per Census 2011, Garhchandpur village has a total population of 2,696 people, consisting of 1,340 males and 1,356 females. The village has 660 households and a sex ratio of 1,011 females per 1,000 males. There are 269 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,991 literate and 705 illiterate residents. Additionally, 531 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Garhchandpur are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,696 | 1,340 | 1,356 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 269 | 123 | 146 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 531 | 252 | 279 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1 | - | 1 |
| Literate Population | 1,991 | 1,061 | 930 |
| Illiterate Population | 705 | 279 | 426 |
Nearby Villages of Garhchandpur
Garhchandpur is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Garhchandpur
Garhchandpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is located within >10 km of Garhchandpur.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Railway Station | No | Available within >10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nimapada to Garhchandpur is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Garhchandpur is about 35 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 Garhchandpur
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Garhchandpur village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Garhchandpur
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Garhchandpur village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Garhchandpur
Where is Garhchandpur located?
Garhchandpur village is located in Nimapada Tehsil, Puri district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Garhchandpur?
The Gram Panchayat of Garhchandpur is Uchhupur.
What is the pincode of Garhchandpur?
The pincode of Garhchandpur is 752105.
What is the population of Garhchandpur?
Garhchandpur has a total population of 2,696, including 1,340 males and 1,356 females.
How many households are there in Garhchandpur?
There are 660 households in Garhchandpur.
What is the literacy rate in Garhchandpur?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Garhchandpur is 73.85%. Male literacy is 79.18% and female literacy is 68.58%.