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

As per Census 2011, Giridharprasad village has a total population of 2,421 people, consisting of 1,243 males and 1,178 females. The village has 599 households and a sex ratio of 947 females per 1,000 males. There are 238 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,669 literate and 752 illiterate residents. Additionally, 389 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 43 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,4211,2431,178
Child Population (0–6 yrs)238119119
Scheduled Castes (SC)389196193
Scheduled Tribes (ST)432518
Literate Population1,669941728
Illiterate Population752302450

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KhanditiriNorth-East1.28 km
Basanta PokhariSouth1.49 km
ThengaSouth-West2.21 km
BhingiraEast2.37 km
BadabahalWest2.68 km
KarandaNorth2.73 km
SanthiloSouth-East2.85 km
BrahmapurEast3.20 km
JaradaSouth-West3.67 km
BalikiariSouth3.81 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

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

FAQs about Giridharprasad

Where is Giridharprasad located?

Giridharprasad village is located in Hindol Tehsil, Dhenkanal district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Giridharprasad?

The Gram Panchayat of Giridharprasad is Giridhar Prasad.

What is the pincode of Giridharprasad?

The pincode of Giridharprasad is 759020.

What is the population of Giridharprasad?

Giridharprasad has a total population of 2,421, including 1,243 males and 1,178 females.

How many households are there in Giridharprasad?

There are 599 households in Giridharprasad.

What is the literacy rate in Giridharprasad?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Giridharprasad is 68.94%. Male literacy is 75.70% and female literacy is 61.80%.