Galapada - Hindol, Dhenkanal

Galapada is a village situated in the Hindol tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 40 km from Balimi and around 42 km from Dhenkanal. Galapada village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Galapada is 402995. The village covers a total geographical area of 338 hectares and falls under the 759020 pincode. Anugul is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Galapada

As per Census 2011, Galapada village has a total population of 1,222 people, consisting of 622 males and 600 females. The village has 320 households and a sex ratio of 964 females per 1,000 males. There are 138 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 735 literate and 487 illiterate residents. Additionally, 621 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Galapada

Galapada 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 Galapada

Galapada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Meramandolil, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Anugul to Galapada is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Galapada is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Galapada

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

Health Facilities in Galapada

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

FAQs about Galapada