Gaindimal - Kantabanji, Balangir

Gaindimal is a village situated in the Kantabanji tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from Turekela and around 114 km from Balangir. Mahulpati serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gaindimal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gaindimal is 420830. The village covers a total geographical area of 474 hectares and falls under the 767060 pincode. Kantabanji is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Gaindimal

According to the 2011 Census, Gaindimal village had a total population of 828 people, including 407 males and 421 females, living in 243 households. The sex ratio was 1,034 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.07%, with male literacy at 63.79% and female literacy at 37.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 53, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 158.

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

Nearby Villages of Gaindimal

Gaindimal 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 Gaindimal

Gaindimal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Turekala Road, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kantabanji to Gaindimal is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Gaindimal is about 114 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gaindimal

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

Health Facilities in Gaindimal

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

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