Gamhapali

Gamhapali is a village located in Kolabira tehsil of Jharsuguda district in Odisha, India. It is situated 11km away from sub-district headquarter Kolabira (tehsildar office) and 34km away from district headquarter Jharsuguda. As per 2009 stats, Pokharasale is the gram panchayat of Gamhapali village.

Here you can discover what makes Gamhapali unique in its vibrant Kolabira-Jharsuguda region. You’ll see Gamhapali’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Gamhapali

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Gamhapali is 381269. The village spans a total geographical area of 553 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 768213. Jharsuguda is nearest town to Gamhapali village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 34km away.

When it comes to local governance, Gamhapali village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Jharsuguda Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bargarh Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Gamhapali

Population of Gamhapali

According to the 2011 Census, Gamhapali has a total population of about 1,125, with approximately 574 males and 551 females. The sex ratio is around 959 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 114 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 229 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 423. The overall literacy rate is approximately 64.89%, with male literacy at about 72.82% and female literacy near 56.62%. There are around 318 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Gamhapali's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Gamhapali

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Gamhapali. As per the 2011 stats, Gamhapali had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Gamhapali

Knowing the nearby villages of Gamhapali helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Gamhapali.

Frequently Asked Questions about Gamhapali