Guamal - Tihidi, Bhadrak

Guamal is a village situated in the Tihidi tehsil of Bhadrak district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tihidi and around 14 km from the district headquarters in Bhadrak. Guamal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Guamal is 395115. The village covers a total geographical area of 253 hectares and falls under the 756163 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Guamal

According to the 2011 Census, Guamal village had a total population of 5,420 people, including 2,847 males and 2,573 females, living in 1,127 households. The sex ratio was 904 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.54%, with male literacy at 92.07% and female literacy at 82.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,365, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.

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

Nearby Villages of Guamal

Guamal 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 Guamal

Guamal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhadrakh, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 92.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Guamal is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhadrak to Guamal is about 14 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Guamal

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

Health Facilities in Guamal

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

FAQs about Guamal