Ganghosa - Jamankira, Sambalpur

Ganghosa is a village situated in the Jamankira tehsil of Sambalpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jamankira and around 66 km from the district headquarters in Sambalpur. Badmal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ganghosa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ganghosa is 381882. The village covers a total geographical area of 226 hectares and falls under the 768107 pincode. Kochinda is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Ganghosa

According to the 2011 Census, Ganghosa village had a total population of 343 people, including 175 males and 168 females, living in 96 households. The sex ratio was 960 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.11%, with male literacy at 82.88% and female literacy at 75.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 84, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 189.

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

Nearby Villages of Ganghosa

Ganghosa 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 Ganghosa

Ganghosa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rengali, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kochinda to Ganghosa is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sambalpur to Ganghosa is about 66 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ganghosa

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

Health Facilities in Ganghosa

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

FAQs about Ganghosa