Gaintala - Puintala, Balangir

Gaintala is a village situated in the Puintala tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 2 km from Balangir and around 5 km from Balangir. Gaintala village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gaintala is 420140. The village covers a total geographical area of 504 hectares and falls under the 767002 pincode. Balangir is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Gaintala 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 Gaintala

According to the 2011 Census, Gaintala village had a total population of 2,585 people, including 1,300 males and 1,285 females, living in 557 households. The sex ratio was 988 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.81%, with male literacy at 87.28% and female literacy at 70.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 806, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 79.

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

Nearby Villages of Gaintala

Gaintala 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 Gaintala

Gaintala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Balangir Road, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balangir to Gaintala is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Gaintala is about 5 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gaintala

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

Health Facilities in Gaintala

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

FAQs about Gaintala