Gandapatrapali - Saintala, Balangir

Gandapatrapali is a village situated in the Saintala tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Saintala and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Gandpatrapali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gandapatrapali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gandapatrapali is 421154. The village covers a total geographical area of 499 hectares and falls under the 767032 pincode. Titlagarh is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Gandapatrapali

As per Census 2011, Gandapatrapali village has a total population of 1,866 people, consisting of 951 males and 915 females. The village has 531 households and a sex ratio of 962 females per 1,000 males. There are 220 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,231 literate and 635 illiterate residents. Additionally, 306 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 47 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,866951915
Child Population (0–6 yrs)220114106
Scheduled Castes (SC)306156150
Scheduled Tribes (ST)472423
Literate Population1,231714517
Illiterate Population635237398

Nearby Villages of Gandapatrapali

Gandapatrapali 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BhatasarNorth-East1.38 km
KumbhekelaNorth2.16 km
JamkhuntaWest2.18 km
PenderamalNorth-West2.41 km
PhapsiSouth2.43 km
KarlakhuntaSouth-East2.73 km
KuikedaNorth-East2.89 km
MakriSouth-West3.40 km
BrahmaniNorth-East3.91 km
KaramtulaNorth-West4.33 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gandapatrapali

Public transport in the Gandapatrapali is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Badmal, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 17.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Titlagarh to Gandapatrapali is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Gandapatrapali is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gandapatrapali

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Gandapatrapali

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Gandapatrapali

Where is Gandapatrapali located?

Gandapatrapali village is located in Saintala Tehsil, Balangir district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gandapatrapali?

The Gram Panchayat of Gandapatrapali is Gandpatrapali.

What is the pincode of Gandapatrapali?

The pincode of Gandapatrapali is 767032.

What is the population of Gandapatrapali?

Gandapatrapali has a total population of 1,866, including 951 males and 915 females.

How many households are there in Gandapatrapali?

There are 531 households in Gandapatrapali.

What is the literacy rate in Gandapatrapali?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gandapatrapali is 65.97%. Male literacy is 75.08% and female literacy is 56.50%.