Girindola - Lakhanpur, Jharsuguda

Girindola is a village situated in the Lakhanpur tehsil of Jharsuguda district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lakhanpur and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Jharsuguda. Banjari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Girindola village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Girindola is 381005. The village covers a total geographical area of 1198 hectares and falls under the 768217 pincode. Belpahar is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Girindola

As per Census 2011, Girindola village has a total population of 1,654 people, consisting of 830 males and 824 females. The village has 363 households and a sex ratio of 992 females per 1,000 males. There are 203 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 967 literate and 687 illiterate residents. Additionally, 431 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 757 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Girindola

Girindola 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 Girindola

Public transport in the Girindola is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ibh2, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Belpahar to Girindola is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jharsuguda to Girindola is about 22 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Girindola

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

Health Facilities in Girindola

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

FAQs about Girindola