Ganua - Koida, Sundargarh

Ganua is a village situated in the Koida tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Koida and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Malda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ganua village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ganua is 384771. The village covers a total geographical area of 754 hectares and falls under the 770048 pincode. Barbil is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Ganua 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 Ganua

According to the 2011 Census, Ganua village had a total population of 1,617 people, including 820 males and 797 females, living in 376 households. The sex ratio was 972 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.66%, with male literacy at 64.08% and female literacy at 36.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 266, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 931.

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

Nearby Villages of Ganua

Ganua 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 Ganua

Ganua is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jaroli, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 104.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barbil to Ganua is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Ganua is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ganua

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

Health Facilities in Ganua

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

FAQs about Ganua