Gilida - Bahanaga, Balasore

Gilida is a village situated in the Bahanaga tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 44 km from Soro and around 44 km from Baleshwar. Kalyani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gilida village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gilida is 393930. The village covers a total geographical area of 69 hectares and falls under the 756045 pincode. Soro is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

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

Population of Gilida

According to the 2011 Census, Gilida village had a total population of 352 people, including 188 males and 164 females, living in 91 households. The sex ratio was 872 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 94.53%, with male literacy at 96.43% and female literacy at 92.31%.

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

Nearby Villages of Gilida

Gilida 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 Gilida

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Gilida. The nearest railway station is Panpana, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 125.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Soro to Gilida is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Gilida is about 44 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 Gilida

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

Health Facilities in Gilida

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

FAQs about Gilida