Giridharprasad - Hindol, Dhenkanal

Giridharprasad is a village situated in the Hindol tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 23 km from Rasol and around 42 km from Dhenkanal. Giridhar Prasad serves as the Gram Panchayat for Giridharprasad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Giridharprasad is 403098. The village covers a total geographical area of 675 hectares and falls under the 759020 pincode. Dhenkanal is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

Giridharprasad 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 Giridharprasad

According to the 2011 Census, Giridharprasad village had a total population of 2,421 people, including 1,243 males and 1,178 females, living in 599 households. The sex ratio was 948 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.45%, with male literacy at 83.72% and female literacy at 68.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 389, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 43.

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

Nearby Villages of Giridharprasad

Giridharprasad 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 Giridharprasad

Giridharprasad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nayabagirthipur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.3 km.

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

Banking and Postal Services in Giridharprasad

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

Health Facilities in Giridharprasad

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

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