Gaham

Gaham is a village located in Samal Barrage tehsil of Anugul district in Odisha, India. It is situated 18km away from sub-district headquarter Samal Barrage (tehsildar office) and 50km away from district headquarter Anugul . As per 2009 stats, Parabil is the gram panchayat of Gaham village.

Here you can discover what makes Gaham unique in its vibrant Samal Barrage-Anugul region. You’ll see Gaham’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Gaham

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Gaham is 403884. The village spans a total geographical area of 420 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 759100. Talcher is nearest town to Gaham village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 25km away.

When it comes to local governance, Gaham village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Pallahara Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Dhenkanal Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Gaham

Population of Gaham

According to the 2011 Census, Gaham has a total population of about 2,504, with approximately 1,327 males and 1,177 females. The sex ratio is around 886 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 280 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 269 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 135. The overall literacy rate is approximately 65.62%, with male literacy at about 75.58% and female literacy near 54.38%. There are around 576 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Gaham's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Gaham

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Gaham. As per the 2011 stats, Gaham had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Gaham

Knowing the nearby villages of Gaham helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Gaham.

Frequently Asked Questions about Gaham