Gaganaposh - Koida, Sundargarh

Gaganaposh is a village situated in the Koida tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 28 km from Kamarposh Balang and around 194 km from Sundargarh. Chordhara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gaganaposh village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gaganaposh is 384742. The village covers a total geographical area of 463 hectares and falls under the 770040 pincode. Barbil is the nearest town, located about 63 km away.

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

Population of Gaganaposh

As per Census 2011, Gaganaposh village has a total population of 527 people, consisting of 252 males and 275 females. The village has 117 households and a sex ratio of 1,091 females per 1,000 males. There are 95 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 222 literate and 305 illiterate residents. Additionally, 472 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Gaganaposh are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population527252275
Child Population (0–6 yrs)954352
Scheduled Tribes (ST)472224248
Literate Population22213389
Illiterate Population305119186

Nearby Villages of Gaganaposh

Gaganaposh 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
AnteitolaEast1.66 km
SandalamkuchaSouth-West2.84 km
PhatatangarSouth-East2.95 km
PratappurWest3.17 km
ParamdihiNorth-West3.21 km
DeodebapurSouth-West3.23 km
ChoredharaNorth-East3.33 km
TinkoSouth-East4.34 km
SanghatitalSouth-West4.53 km
ArjunchuanWest4.84 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gaganaposh

Public transport in the Gaganaposh is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bimlagarh Junction, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barbil to Gaganaposh is about 63 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.8 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Gaganaposh is about 194 km, with the usual travel time around ~5.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gaganaposh

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Gaganaposh

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Gaganaposh

Where is Gaganaposh located?

Gaganaposh village is located in Koida Tehsil, Sundargarh district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gaganaposh?

The Gram Panchayat of Gaganaposh is Chordhara.

What is the pincode of Gaganaposh?

The pincode of Gaganaposh is 770040.

What is the population of Gaganaposh?

Gaganaposh has a total population of 527, including 252 males and 275 females.

How many households are there in Gaganaposh?

There are 117 households in Gaganaposh.

What is the literacy rate in Gaganaposh?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gaganaposh is 42.13%. Male literacy is 52.78% and female literacy is 32.36%.