Gandibeda - Khaira, Balasore

Gandibeda is a village situated in the Khaira tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from Similia and around 63 km from Baleshwar. Manatri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gandibeda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gandibeda is 394112. The village covers a total geographical area of 155 hectares and falls under the 756047 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Gandibeda 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.

Population of Gandibeda

As per Census 2011, Gandibeda village has a total population of 1,269 people, consisting of 628 males and 641 females. The village has 274 households and a sex ratio of 1,020 females per 1,000 males. There are 178 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 793 literate and 476 illiterate residents. Additionally, 647 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 64 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gandibeda

Gandibeda 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 Gandibeda

Public transport in the Gandibeda is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ranital, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Gandibeda is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Gandibeda is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gandibeda

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

Health Facilities in Gandibeda

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

FAQs about Gandibeda