Gandua - Khaira, Balasore

Gandua is a village situated in the Khaira tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 17 km from Khaira and around 60 km from Baleshwar. Gagandhuli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gandua village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gandua is 393562. The village covers a total geographical area of 148 hectares and falls under the 756047 pincode. Soro is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Gandua 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 Gandua

According to the 2011 Census, Gandua village had a total population of 464 people, including 241 males and 223 females, living in 110 households. The sex ratio was 925 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.00%, with male literacy at 83.41% and female literacy at 66.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 28, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 23.

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

Nearby Villages of Gandua

Gandua 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 Gandua

Gandua is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sabira, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 109.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Soro to Gandua is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Gandua is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gandua

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

Health Facilities in Gandua

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

FAQs about Gandua