Gambharia - Bhograi, Balasore

Gambharia is a village situated in the Bhograi tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from Bhograi and around 82 km from Baleshwar. Sahabajipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gambharia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gambharia is 391782. The village covers a total geographical area of 179 hectares and falls under the 756085 pincode. Jaleswar is the nearest town, located about 43 km away.

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

Population of Gambharia

According to the 2011 Census, Gambharia village had a total population of 1,652 people, including 835 males and 817 females, living in 392 households. The sex ratio was 978 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.80%, with male literacy at 87.65% and female literacy at 73.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 850.

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

Nearby Villages of Gambharia

Gambharia 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 Gambharia

Gambharia is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Digha Flag Station, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 104.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaleswar to Gambharia is about 43 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Gambharia is about 82 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gambharia

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

Health Facilities in Gambharia

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

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