Gajabola - Bhuban, Dhenkanal

Gajabola is a village situated in the Bhuban tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhuban and around 56 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Jamunakote serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gajabola village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gajabola is 402601. The village covers a total geographical area of 185 hectares and falls under the 759024 pincode. Bhuban is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Gajabola

As per Census 2011, Gajabola village has a total population of 4 people, consisting of 3 males and 1 females. The village has 1 households and a sex ratio of 333 females per 1,000 males. There are 2 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 4 illiterate residents. Additionally, 4 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population431
Child Population (0–6 yrs)22-
Scheduled Tribes (ST)431
Illiterate Population431

Nearby Villages of Gajabola

Gajabola 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)
TipileiNorth1.63 km
Nrusinghapur Oraf KrushnapurSouth1.64 km
JamunakoteSouth-West1.65 km
BalipuraSouth-East1.77 km
SurapratappurEast1.90 km
SiaridoliSouth-East2.25 km
DayanabiliNorth-East2.77 km
BadamuktapasiWest2.94 km
MahapatiaNorth2.96 km
OdhanaSouth-East3.15 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gajabola

Public transport in the Gajabola is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dandi Mal, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhuban to Gajabola is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Gajabola is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gajabola

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within <1 km

Health Facilities in Gajabola

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Gajabola

Where is Gajabola located?

Gajabola village is located in Bhuban Tehsil, Dhenkanal district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gajabola?

The Gram Panchayat of Gajabola is Jamunakote.

What is the pincode of Gajabola?

The pincode of Gajabola is 759024.

What is the population of Gajabola?

Gajabola has a total population of 4, including 3 males and 1 females.

How many households are there in Gajabola?

There are 1 households in Gajabola.