Garbhana - Sohela, Bargarh

Garbhana is a village situated in the Sohela tehsil of Bargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sohela and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Bargarh. Garvana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Garbhana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Garbhana is 380266. The village covers a total geographical area of 901 hectares and falls under the 768033 pincode. Bargarh is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Garbhana

As per Census 2011, Garbhana village has a total population of 2,508 people, consisting of 1,255 males and 1,253 females. The village has 686 households and a sex ratio of 998 females per 1,000 males. There are 268 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,708 literate and 800 illiterate residents. Additionally, 475 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 360 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Garbhana

Garbhana 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 Garbhana

Garbhana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Barpali, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bargarh to Garbhana is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Garbhana

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

Health Facilities in Garbhana

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

FAQs about Garbhana