Goelbhadi - Saintala, Balangir

Goelbhadi is a village situated in the Saintala tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Saintala and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Dharapgarh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Goelbhadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Goelbhadi is 421157. The village covers a total geographical area of 259 hectares and falls under the 767032 pincode. Titlagarh is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Goelbhadi 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 Goelbhadi

According to the 2011 Census, Goelbhadi village had a total population of 734 people, including 364 males and 370 females, living in 204 households. The sex ratio was 1,016 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.52%, with male literacy at 74.92% and female literacy at 52.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 153, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 70.

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

Nearby Villages of Goelbhadi

Goelbhadi 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 Goelbhadi

Goelbhadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 21.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Titlagarh to Goelbhadi is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Goelbhadi is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Goelbhadi

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

Health Facilities in Goelbhadi

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

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