Gandibed - Khaira, Balasore
Gandibed is a village situated in the Khaira tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from Khaira and around 50 km from Baleshwar. Shyamsundarpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gandibed village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Gandibed is 393550. The village covers a total geographical area of 4 hectares and falls under the 756047 pincode. Soro is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.
Gandibed village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Simulia Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bhadrak Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Gandibed
Gandibed 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Kumbharkhani | North-West | 0.26 km |
| Sahidnagar | North-West | 0.64 km |
| Parbatipur | East | 1.17 km |
| Kusundaspur | North | 1.30 km |
| Panisauli | North-West | 1.58 km |
| Mathanuagan | South | 1.65 km |
| Jhatia | East | 1.67 km |
| Betna | North-East | 1.89 km |
| Pitapania | West | 2.14 km |
| Kaliha | South-East | 2.27 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Gandibed
Gandibed is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Markona, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 107.4 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | Available within >10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Soro to Gandibed is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Gandibed is about 50 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 Gandibed
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Gandibed village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | Yes | Available within village |
| ATM | Yes | Available within village |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Gandibed
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Gandibed village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Gandibed
Where is Gandibed located?
Gandibed village is located in Khaira Tehsil, Balasore district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Gandibed?
The Gram Panchayat of Gandibed is Shyamsundarpur.
What is the pincode of Gandibed?
The pincode of Gandibed is 756047.