Gangajal - Kutra, Sundargarh

Gangajal is a village situated in the Kutra tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from Baragaon and around 40 km from Sundargarh. Gangajal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gangajal is 384083. The village covers a total geographical area of 812 hectares and falls under the 770016 pincode. Rajagangapur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Gangajal

According to the 2011 Census, Gangajal village had a total population of 2,046 people, including 1,024 males and 1,022 females, living in 487 households. The sex ratio was 998 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.16%, with male literacy at 74.37% and female literacy at 55.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 141, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,397.

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

Nearby Villages of Gangajal

Gangajal 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 Gangajal

Gangajal is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Garpos, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajagangapur to Gangajal is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Gangajal is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gangajal

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

Health Facilities in Gangajal

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

FAQs about Gangajal