Gandabahal - Puintala, Balangir

Gandabahal is a village situated in the Puintala tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from Balangir and around 12 km from Balangir. Randa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gandabahal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gandabahal is 420094. The village covers a total geographical area of 442 hectares and falls under the 767002 pincode. Balangir is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Gandabahal 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 Gandabahal

As per Census 2011, Gandabahal village has a total population of 1,528 people, consisting of 794 males and 734 females. The village has 368 households and a sex ratio of 924 females per 1,000 males. There are 227 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 821 literate and 707 illiterate residents. Additionally, 558 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Gandabahal are given below:

Nearby Villages of Gandabahal

Gandabahal 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 Gandabahal

Gandabahal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Balangir Road, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balangir to Gandabahal is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Gandabahal is about 12 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gandabahal

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

Health Facilities in Gandabahal

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

FAQs about Gandabahal