Gigina - Narala, Kalahandi

Gigina is a village situated in the Narala tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from Kesinga and around 70 km from Bhawanipatna. Gigina village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gigina is 422323. The village covers a total geographical area of 285 hectares and falls under the 766101 pincode. Kesinga is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Gigina 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 Gigina

According to the 2011 Census, Gigina village had a total population of 709 people, including 360 males and 349 females, living in 208 households. The sex ratio was 969 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.10%, with male literacy at 78.19% and female literacy at 57.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 152, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 117.

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

Nearby Villages of Gigina

Gigina 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 Gigina

Public transport in the Gigina is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kandel Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kesinga to Gigina is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Gigina is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gigina

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

Health Facilities in Gigina

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

FAQs about Gigina