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

According to the 2011 Census, Gidhamal village had a total population of 848 people, including 430 males and 418 females, living in 227 households. The sex ratio was 972 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.63%, with male literacy at 64.08% and female literacy at 44.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 94, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 10.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Gidhamal