Gidhamal - Gaisilet, Bargarh

Gidhamal is a village situated in the Gaisilet tehsil of Bargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gaisilet and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Bargarh. Katabahal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gidhamal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gidhamal is 380102. The village covers a total geographical area of 398 hectares and falls under the 768037 pincode. Padmapur is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Gidhamal

As per Census 2011, Gidhamal village has a total population of 848 people, consisting of 430 males and 418 females. The village has 227 households and a sex ratio of 972 females per 1,000 males. There are 114 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 401 literate and 447 illiterate residents. Additionally, 94 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 10 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population848430418
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1145757
Scheduled Castes (SC)944351
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1064
Literate Population401239162
Illiterate Population447191256

Nearby Villages of Gidhamal

Gidhamal 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BrahmanmalNorth1.92 km
BarhamundaNorth-West2.32 km
BarihapukhapaniEast2.50 km
KatabahalSouth-West2.57 km
KamalapadarSouth-East2.70 km
TalpaliNorth-West3.10 km
TelipukhapaniNorth-East3.36 km
DamkipaliSouth3.79 km
JankedaNorth4.03 km
KhuntpaliNorth-West4.07 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gidhamal

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Gidhamal. The nearest railway station is Loisingha, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Padmapur to Gidhamal is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bargarh to Gidhamal is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gidhamal

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Gidhamal

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Gidhamal

Where is Gidhamal located?

Gidhamal village is located in Gaisilet Tehsil, Bargarh district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gidhamal?

The Gram Panchayat of Gidhamal is Katabahal.

What is the pincode of Gidhamal?

The pincode of Gidhamal is 768037.

What is the population of Gidhamal?

Gidhamal has a total population of 848, including 430 males and 418 females.

How many households are there in Gidhamal?

There are 227 households in Gidhamal.

What is the literacy rate in Gidhamal?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gidhamal is 47.29%. Male literacy is 55.58% and female literacy is 38.76%.