Gainga Village - Tirtol, Jagatsinghapur

Gainga is a village situated in the Tirtol tehsil of Jagatsinghapur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tirtol and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Jagatsinghapur . Jagannathpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gainga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gainga is 397742. The village covers a total geographical area of 117 hectares and falls under the 754138 pincode. Jagatsinghapur is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Gainga

As per Census 2011, Gainga village has a total population of 424 people, consisting of 216 males and 208 females. The village has 104 households and a sex ratio of 962 females per 1,000 males. There are 40 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 360 literate and 64 illiterate residents. Additionally, 148 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 424 216 208
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 40 17 23
Scheduled Castes (SC) 148 73 75
Literate Population 360 189 171
Illiterate Population 64 27 37

Nearby Villages of Gainga

Gainga 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:

Nearby Village Direction Approx. Distance (Aerial)
DhuanpurWest0.89 km
AlukholangaEast1.12 km
SinidaNorth1.17 km
PatasuraSouth-West1.17 km
BeonlaSouth-East1.33 km
NimolaSouth1.82 km
SilandiWest1.85 km
JagannathpurWest2.50 km
BadiloSouth-West2.53 km
IbirisinghSouth-West2.59 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gainga

Gainga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nimkana, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.6 km.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service No Available within <5 km
Private Bus Service No Available within <5 km
Railway Station No Available within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jagatsinghapur to Gainga is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gainga

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within <1 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within <1 km

Health Facilities in Gainga

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Gainga

Where is Gainga located?

Gainga village is located in Tirtol Tehsil, Jagatsinghapur district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gainga?

The Gram Panchayat of Gainga is Jagannathpur.

What is the pincode of Gainga?

The pincode of Gainga is 754138.

What is the population of Gainga?

Gainga has a total population of 424, including 216 males and 208 females.

How many households are there in Gainga?

There are 104 households in Gainga.

What is the literacy rate in Gainga?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gainga is 84.91%. Male literacy is 87.50% and female literacy is 82.21%.