Gaham - Kaniha, Angul

Gaham is a village situated in the Kaniha tehsil of Angul district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from Samal Barrage and around 50 km from Anugul . Parabil serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gaham village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gaham is 403884. The village covers a total geographical area of 420 hectares and falls under the 759100 pincode. Talcher is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Gaham

According to the 2011 Census, Gaham village had a total population of 2,504 people, including 1,327 males and 1,177 females, living in 576 households. The sex ratio was 887 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.88%, with male literacy at 85.87% and female literacy at 60.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 269, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 135.

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

Nearby Villages of Gaham

Gaham 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 Gaham

Public transport in the Gaham is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Talcher, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 93.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Talcher to Gaham is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Anugul to Gaham is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gaham

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

Health Facilities in Gaham

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

FAQs about Gaham