Gandharabaru - Lanjigarh, Kalahandi

Gandharabaru is a village situated in the Lanjigarh tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 32 km from Narala and around 40 km from Bhawanipatna. Kamarada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gandharabaru village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gandharabaru is 422793. The village covers a total geographical area of 234 hectares and falls under the 766100 pincode. Madanpur Rampur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Gandharabaru

As per Census 2011, Gandharabaru village has a total population of 447 people, consisting of 230 males and 217 females. The village has 118 households and a sex ratio of 943 females per 1,000 males. There are 69 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 194 literate and 253 illiterate residents. Additionally, 108 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 282 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gandharabaru

Gandharabaru 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 Gandharabaru

Gandharabaru is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Norla Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Madanpur Rampur to Gandharabaru is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Gandharabaru is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gandharabaru

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

Health Facilities in Gandharabaru

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

FAQs about Gandharabaru