Girisola - Chikiti, Ganjam

Girisola is a village situated in the Chikiti tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from Golanthara and around 40 km from Chatrapur. Girisola village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Girisola is 412696. The village covers a total geographical area of 310 hectares and falls under the 761009 pincode. Chikiti is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Girisola

According to the 2011 Census, Girisola village had a total population of 3,559 people, including 1,763 males and 1,796 females, living in 703 households. The sex ratio was 1,019 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.40%, with male literacy at 82.60% and female literacy at 58.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 94, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Girisola

Girisola 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 Girisola

Girisola is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Surla Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 131.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chikiti to Girisola is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Girisola 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 Girisola

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

Health Facilities in Girisola

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

FAQs about Girisola