Gandhapal - Sukinda, Jajpur

Gandhapal is a village situated in the Sukinda tehsil of Jajpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from Sukinda and around 65 km from Jajapur . Kuhika serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gandhapal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gandhapal is 400401. The village covers a total geographical area of 276 hectares and falls under the 755018 pincode. Byasanagar is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

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

Population of Gandhapal

According to the 2011 Census, Gandhapal village had a total population of 1,207 people, including 625 males and 582 females, living in 224 households. The sex ratio was 931 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.70%, with male literacy at 82.86% and female literacy at 65.69%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 120, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 139.

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

Nearby Villages of Gandhapal

Gandhapal 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 Gandhapal

Gandhapal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Baghuapal, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Byasanagar to Gandhapal is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jajapur to Gandhapal is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gandhapal

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

Health Facilities in Gandhapal

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

FAQs about Gandhapal