Gaigaon

Gaigaon is a village located in Kesinga tehsil of Kalahandi district in Odisha, India. It is situated 20km away from sub-district headquarter Kesinga (tehsildar office) and 15km away from district headquarter Bhawanipatna. As per 2009 stats, Gaiagaon is the gram panchayat of Gaigaon village.

Here you can discover what makes Gaigaon unique in its vibrant Kesinga-Kalahandi region. You’ll see Gaigaon’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 Gaigaon

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Gaigaon is 422394. The village spans a total geographical area of 590 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 766011. Kesinga is nearest town to Gaigaon village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 15km away.

When it comes to local governance, Gaigaon 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 Bhawanipatna Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kalahandi Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Gaigaon

Population of Gaigaon

According to the 2011 Census, Gaigaon has a total population of about 1,387, with approximately 666 males and 721 females. The sex ratio is around 1082 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 192 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 228 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 563. The overall literacy rate is approximately 56.02%, with male literacy at about 67.57% and female literacy near 45.35%. There are around 346 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Gaigaon's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Gaigaon

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

Nearby Villages of Gaigaon

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Gaigaon