Gayaljuba - Rayagada, Gajapati

Gayaljuba is a village situated in the Rayagada tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rayagada and around 44 km from the district headquarters in Paralakhemundi. Ameda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gayaljuba village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gayaljuba is 414732. The village covers a total geographical area of 486 hectares and falls under the 761212 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Gayaljuba 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 Gayaljuba

As per Census 2011, Gayaljuba village has a total population of 269 people, consisting of 123 males and 146 females. The village has 54 households and a sex ratio of 1,186 females per 1,000 males. There are 69 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 37 literate and 232 illiterate residents. Additionally, 269 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gayaljuba

Gayaljuba 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 Gayaljuba

Public transport in the Gayaljuba is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Parlakhemundi, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 124.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Gayaljuba is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Gayaljuba is about 44 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gayaljuba

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

Health Facilities in Gayaljuba

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

FAQs about Gayaljuba