Galukateni - Kamakshyanagar, Dhenkanal

Galukateni is a village situated in the Kamakshyanagar tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kamakshyanagar and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Kadua serves as the Gram Panchayat for Galukateni village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Galukateni is 402384. The village covers a total geographical area of 300 hectares and falls under the 759018 pincode. Kamakshyanagar is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Galukateni 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 Galukateni

As per Census 2011, Galukateni village has a total population of 1,188 people, consisting of 606 males and 582 females. The village has 313 households and a sex ratio of 960 females per 1,000 males. There are 161 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 883 literate and 305 illiterate residents. Additionally, 238 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 181 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Galukateni

Galukateni 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 Galukateni

Galukateni is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Hindol Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kamakshyanagar to Galukateni is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Galukateni 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 Galukateni

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

Health Facilities in Galukateni

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

FAQs about Galukateni