Gharla - Kalampur, Kalahandi

Gharla is a village situated in the Kalampur tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 54 km from Jayapatna and around 57 km from Bhawanipatna. Deypur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gharla village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gharla is 424107. The village covers a total geographical area of 97 hectares and falls under the 766013 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

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

Population of Gharla

According to the 2011 Census, Gharla village had a total population of 239 people, including 131 males and 108 females, living in 70 households. The sex ratio was 824 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.55%, with male literacy at 84.96% and female literacy at 42.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 34, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 38.

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

Nearby Villages of Gharla

Gharla 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 Gharla

Gharla is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Gharla is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Gharla is about 57 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gharla

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

Health Facilities in Gharla

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

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