Gandala - Hinjili, Ganjam

Gandala is a village situated in the Hinjili tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hinjili and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Chatrapur. Gandola serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gandala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gandala is 412337. The village covers a total geographical area of 824 hectares and falls under the 761101 pincode. Brahmapur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Gandala

According to the 2011 Census, Gandala village had a total population of 4,501 people, including 2,175 males and 2,326 females, living in 997 households. The sex ratio was 1,069 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.40%, with male literacy at 80.48% and female literacy at 61.03%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,786, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Gandala

Gandala 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 Gandala

Gandala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jagan Nathapur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 109.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Brahmapur to Gandala is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Gandala is about 35 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 Gandala

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

Health Facilities in Gandala

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

FAQs about Gandala