Gandapali - Agalpur, Balangir

Gandapali is a village situated in the Agalpur tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 68 km from Loisinga and around 68 km from Balangir. Bharsuja serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gandapali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gandapali is 419899. The village covers a total geographical area of 213 hectares and falls under the 767020 pincode. Balangir is the nearest town, located about 41 km away.

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

Population of Gandapali

According to the 2011 Census, Gandapali village had a total population of 783 people, including 403 males and 380 females, living in 183 households. The sex ratio was 943 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.09%, with male literacy at 63.56% and female literacy at 43.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 36, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Gandapali

Gandapali 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 Gandapali

Gandapali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dungripadi, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balangir to Gandapali is about 41 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Gandapali is about 68 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gandapali

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

Health Facilities in Gandapali

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

FAQs about Gandapali