Gilamaha - Surada, Ganjam

Gilamaha is a village situated in the Surada tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 81 km from Badagada and around 131 km from Chatrapur. Badagochha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gilamaha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gilamaha is 410943. The village covers a total geographical area of 91 hectares and falls under the 761109 pincode. Brahmapur is the nearest town, located about 103 km away.

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

Population of Gilamaha

According to the 2011 Census, Gilamaha village had a total population of 129 people, including 58 males and 71 females, living in 22 households. The sex ratio was 1,224 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 26.67%, with male literacy at 30.43% and female literacy at 23.73%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 129.

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

Nearby Villages of Gilamaha

Gilamaha 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 Gilamaha

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Gilamaha. The nearest railway station is Muniguda, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Brahmapur to Gilamaha is about 103 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Gilamaha is about 131 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gilamaha

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

Health Facilities in Gilamaha

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

FAQs about Gilamaha