Goribandha - Kasinagar, Gajapati

Goribandha is a village situated in the Kasinagar tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 40 km from Kashinagara and around 40 km from Paralakhemundi. Goribandha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Goribandha is 414526. The village covers a total geographical area of 460 hectares and falls under the 761206 pincode. Kashinagara is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Goribandha 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 Goribandha

As per Census 2011, Goribandha village has a total population of 603 people, consisting of 293 males and 310 females. The village has 164 households and a sex ratio of 1,058 females per 1,000 males. There are 70 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 222 literate and 381 illiterate residents. Additionally, 197 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 213 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Goribandha

Goribandha 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 Goribandha

Goribandha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Lihuri Halt, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 107.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kashinagara to Goribandha is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Goribandha is about 40 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 Goribandha

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

Health Facilities in Goribandha

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

FAQs about Goribandha