Ganighasa - Lahunipara, Sundargarh

Ganighasa is a village situated in the Lahunipara tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lahunipara and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Kudheikela serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ganighasa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ganighasa is 384888. The village covers a total geographical area of 455 hectares and falls under the 770040 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 78 km away.

Ganighasa 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 Ganighasa

According to the 2011 Census, Ganighasa village had a total population of 559 people, including 290 males and 269 females, living in 137 households. The sex ratio was 928 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.15%, with male literacy at 55.08% and female literacy at 40.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 8, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 363.

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

Nearby Villages of Ganighasa

Ganighasa 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 Ganighasa

Public transport in the Ganighasa 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 79.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Ganighasa is about 78 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Ganighasa is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ganighasa

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

Health Facilities in Ganighasa

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

FAQs about Ganighasa