Gaerapanga - Chandrapur, Rayagada
Gaerapanga is a village situated in the Chandrapur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 48 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chandrapur and around 110 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Hanumantpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gaerapanga village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Gaerapanga is 425014. The village covers a total geographical area of 63 hectares and falls under the 765020 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 121 km away.
Gaerapanga village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Gunupur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Koraput Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Gaerapanga
According to the 2011 Census, Gaerapanga village had a total population of 6 people, including 3 males and 3 females, living in 2 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 25.00%, with male literacy at 100.00% and female literacy at 0.00%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Literate Population | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 5 | 2 | 3 |
Nearby Villages of Gaerapanga
Gaerapanga 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 Gaerapanga
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Gaerapanga.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Gaerapanga is about 121 km, with a usual travel time of around ~3.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Gaerapanga is about 110 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Gaerapanga
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Gaerapanga village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Gaerapanga
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Gaerapanga 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 Gaerapanga
Where is Gaerapanga located?
Gaerapanga village is located in Chandrapur Tehsil, Rayagada district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Gaerapanga?
The Gram Panchayat of Gaerapanga is Hanumantpur.
What is the pincode of Gaerapanga?
The pincode of Gaerapanga is 765020.
What is the population of Gaerapanga?
Gaerapanga had a total population of 6, including 3 males and 3 females.
How many households are there in Gaerapanga?
Gaerapanga had 2 households.
What is the literacy rate in Gaerapanga?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gaerapanga was 25.00%. Male literacy was 100.00% and female literacy was 0.00%.