Gaigaon - Kesinga, Kalahandi

Gaigaon is a village situated in the Kesinga tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kesinga and around 15 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Gaiagaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gaigaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gaigaon is 422394. The village covers a total geographical area of 590 hectares and falls under the 766011 pincode. Kesinga is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Gaigaon

As per Census 2011, Gaigaon village has a total population of 1,387 people, consisting of 666 males and 721 females. The village has 346 households and a sex ratio of 1,082 females per 1,000 males. There are 192 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 777 literate and 610 illiterate residents. Additionally, 228 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 563 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gaigaon

Gaigaon 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 Gaigaon

Gaigaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dadpur, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 3.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kesinga to Gaigaon is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Gaigaon is about 15 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 Gaigaon

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

Health Facilities in Gaigaon

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

FAQs about Gaigaon