Ghantikhal - Bishamakatak, Rayagada

Ghantikhal is a village situated in the Bishamakatak tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 65 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bishamakatak and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Hatamuniguda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghantikhal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghantikhal is 425152. The village covers a total geographical area of 528 hectares and falls under the 765020 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 65 km away.

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

Population of Ghantikhal

According to the 2011 Census, Ghantikhal village had a total population of 615 people, including 265 males and 350 females, living in 144 households. The sex ratio was 1,321 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 20.79%, with male literacy at 32.87% and female literacy at 12.46%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 92, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 521.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghantikhal

Ghantikhal 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 Ghantikhal

Public transport in the Ghantikhal is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. Ghantikhal has a railway station.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Ghantikhal is about 65 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Ghantikhal is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghantikhal

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

Health Facilities in Ghantikhal

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

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