Redhal - Gumma, Gajapati

Redhal is a village situated in the Gumma tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 38 km from Serango and around 38 km from Paralakhemundi. Ukhara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Redhal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Redhal is 414452. The village covers a total geographical area of 504 hectares and falls under the 761207 pincode. Parlakhemundi is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

Redhal 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 Redhal

As per Census 2011, Redhal village has a total population of 261 people, consisting of 125 males and 136 females. The village has 70 households and a sex ratio of 1,088 females per 1,000 males. There are 23 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 86 literate and 175 illiterate residents. Additionally, 257 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population261125136
Child Population (0–6 yrs)231112
Scheduled Tribes (ST)257124133
Literate Population864838
Illiterate Population1757798

Nearby Villages of Redhal

Redhal 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)
MunjuliNorth1.29 km
SariSouth-West1.61 km
LabarNorth-East2.36 km
Bada AbasingiEast2.64 km
TandrangaWest2.94 km
UkhuraNorth3.01 km
KimbosingiSouth-West3.07 km
MunisingiEast3.21 km
DukeijungNorth-West3.21 km
BaruaradaWest3.26 km

Transport and Connectivity of Redhal

Redhal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sitapuram Halt, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 118.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Parlakhemundi to Redhal is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Redhal is about 38 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 Redhal

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Redhal

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

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

FAQs about Redhal

Where is Redhal located?

Redhal village is located in Gumma Tehsil, Gajapati district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Redhal?

The Gram Panchayat of Redhal is Ukhara.

What is the pincode of Redhal?

The pincode of Redhal is 761207.

What is the population of Redhal?

Redhal has a total population of 261, including 125 males and 136 females.

How many households are there in Redhal?

There are 70 households in Redhal.

What is the literacy rate in Redhal?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Redhal is 32.95%. Male literacy is 38.40% and female literacy is 27.94%.