Ganjam Pincodes

The Indian state of Odisha has the district known as Ganjam. The entire area of Ganjam is 8,206 km² (3,168 mi²). Chhatrapur is the district headquarters. The three sub-divisions of Ganjam are Bhanjanagar, Berhampur, and Chhatrapur. According to the Imperial Gazetteer of India 1908, the three districts of the Madras Presidency with the highest concentration of Brahmins were Ganjam, Thanjavur, and South Canara. It is the most populated district in Odisha as of 2011.

History

Ganjam belonged to the Dakshina Kalinga of old. In the modern-day Ganjam district, in Jaugada, close to the banks of the Rushikulya, was where the Mauryan monarch Ashoka penned his message. Thus, scholars deduce that Ashoka ruled over a sizable portion of Ganjam. There are a number of ideas about the name Ganjam. The area was referred to as Kangoda or Kongoda in the 7th century.

While some academics think the term arose from this old moniker, others propose the region’s name is most likely derived from the Persian word “Ganj,” which means “granary” or “market,” emphasizing the significance of ancient ports as the local hub for trade and commerce.

Geography

At an elevation of 3 meters (9 feet), Ganjam is situated in the Ganjam district of Odisha at 19.38°N 85.07°E. Ganjam has more than 60 km of mineral-rich coastline. It offers port facilities at Gopalpur for international trade as well as fishing opportunities. The town’s electrical and agriculture industries derive their energy from rivers such as the Rushikulya, Dhanei, Bahuda, and Ghoda Hada. Ganjam is a sub-industrial town in terms of economy. A bird sanctuary is located in the eastern portion of the area, close to the City of Ganjam, and Chilika Lake is a popular tourist destination due to its picturesque surroundings. Andhra Pradesh and Ganjam are bordered by each other.

Economy

The manufacture of extracts from Ganjam Kewda Rooh, which are used in perfumery, is a significant industry in the area. Being a coastal district, Ganjam has excellent port facilities. The Gopalpur port and the adjacent industries support the district’s and the state of Odisha’s economic activity.

Demography

3,529,031 people live in Ganjam district, which is almost the same as the population of Lithuania or the US state of Connecticut, according to the 2011 census. As a result, it is ranked 83rd in India. There are 430 people living in the district per square kilometer (1,100/sq mi). Between 2001 and 2011, the population growth rate was 11.37%. Ganjam has a 71.88% literacy rate and a sex ratio of 983 females for every 1000 males. The population’s urban density is 21.76%. The proportions of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes to the total population are 19.50% and 3.37%, respectively.

Climate

The summertime maximum temperature is 37°C, while the wintertime minimum is 16°C. The range of the average daily temperature is 33°C to 38°C. December is the coldest month and May is the hottest. The area experiences monsoon and heavy rains from July to October, with an average annual rainfall of 1250 mm.