Galama - Mohana, Gajapati

Galama is a village situated in the Mohana tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mohana and around 120 km from the district headquarters in Paralakhemundi. Karachabadi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Galama village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Galama is 413814. The village covers a total geographical area of 538 hectares and falls under the 761017 pincode. Digapahandi is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.

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

Population of Galama

According to the 2011 Census, Galama village had a total population of 71 people, including 28 males and 43 females, living in 18 households. The sex ratio was 1,536 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.56%, with male literacy at 80.00% and female literacy at 39.47%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 71.

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

Nearby Villages of Galama

Galama 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 Galama

Galama is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Gunupur, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 103.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digapahandi to Galama is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Galama is about 120 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Galama

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

Health Facilities in Galama

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

FAQs about Galama