Galiachhanda - Dangadi, Jajpur

Galiachhanda is a village situated in the Dangadi tehsil of Jajpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 3 km from Jajapur Road and around 35 km from Jajapur . Ranipada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Galiachhanda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Galiachhanda is 400603. The village covers a total geographical area of 163 hectares and falls under the 755015 pincode. Jajapur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Galiachhanda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Jajpur Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Galiachhanda

As per Census 2011, Galiachhanda village has a total population of 612 people, consisting of 312 males and 300 females. The village has 134 households and a sex ratio of 961 females per 1,000 males. There are 88 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 476 literate and 136 illiterate residents. Additionally, 53 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 129 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Galiachhanda

Galiachhanda 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 Galiachhanda

Public transport in the Galiachhanda is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sukinda Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jajapur to Galiachhanda is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jajapur to Galiachhanda 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 Galiachhanda

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

Health Facilities in Galiachhanda

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

FAQs about Galiachhanda