Gajabahal - Karlamunda, Kalahandi

Gajabahal is a village situated in the Karlamunda tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 16 km from Madanpur Rampur and around 18 km from Bhawanipatna. Gajabahal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gajabahal is 422416. The village covers a total geographical area of 398 hectares and falls under the 766031 pincode. Kesinga is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Gajabahal

As per Census 2011, Gajabahal village has a total population of 1,403 people, consisting of 699 males and 704 females. The village has 373 households and a sex ratio of 1,007 females per 1,000 males. There are 178 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 968 literate and 435 illiterate residents. Additionally, 329 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 149 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gajabahal

Gajabahal 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 Gajabahal

Gajabahal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Saintala, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 12.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kesinga to Gajabahal is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Gajabahal is about 18 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 Gajabahal

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

Health Facilities in Gajabahal

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

FAQs about Gajabahal