Gaiba - Gumma, Gajapati

Gaiba is a village situated in the Gumma tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 30 km from Serango and around 30 km from Paralakhemundi. Gaiba village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gaiba is 414431. The village covers a total geographical area of 393 hectares and falls under the 761208 pincode. Parlakhemundi is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

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

Population of Gaiba

According to the 2011 Census, Gaiba village had a total population of 1,674 people, including 784 males and 890 females, living in 334 households. The sex ratio was 1,135 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.13%, with male literacy at 84.46% and female literacy at 70.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 44, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 173.

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

Nearby Villages of Gaiba

Gaiba 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 Gaiba

Public transport in the Gaiba is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kashinagar Halt, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 115.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Parlakhemundi to Gaiba is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Gaiba is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gaiba

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

Health Facilities in Gaiba

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

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