Gamargola - Bhuban, Dhenkanal

Gamargola is a village situated in the Bhuban tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhuban and around 76 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Balibo serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gamargola village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gamargola is 402565. The village covers a total geographical area of 76 hectares and falls under the 759024 pincode. Bhuban is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Gamargola 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 Gamargola

According to the 2011 Census, Gamargola village had a total population of 81 people, including 37 males and 44 females, living in 19 households. The sex ratio was 1,189 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.94%, with male literacy at 100.00% and female literacy at 59.46%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 21, 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 Gamargola

Gamargola 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 Gamargola

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Gamargola. The nearest railway station is Baghuapal, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhuban to Gamargola is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Gamargola is about 76 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gamargola

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

Health Facilities in Gamargola

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

FAQs about Gamargola