Gajakhola

Gajakhola is a village located in Sadar tehsil of Kalahandi district in Odisha, India. It is situated 9km away from sub-district headquarter Sadar (tehsildar office) and 9km away from district headquarter Bhawanipatna. As per 2009 stats, Udepur is the gram panchayat of Gajakhola village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Gajakhola is 423356. The village spans a total geographical area of 69 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 766001. Bhawanipatna is nearest town to Gajakhola village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 9km away.

When it comes to local governance, Gajakhola 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 Gajakhola

Population of Gajakhola

According to the 2011 Census, Gajakhola has a total population of about 182, with approximately 81 males and 101 females. The sex ratio is around 1246 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 32 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 2 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 176. The overall literacy rate is approximately 33.52%, with male literacy at about 48.15% and female literacy near 21.78%. There are around 51 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Gajakhola's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Gajakhola

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

Nearby Villages of Gajakhola

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

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