Gandakia - Baliguda, Kandhamal

Gandakia is a village situated in the Baliguda tehsil of Kandhamal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 42 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baliguda and around 125 km from the district headquarters in Phulbani. Khamankhol serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gandakia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gandakia is 416492. The village covers a total geographical area of 218 hectares and falls under the 762110 pincode. Sonapur is the nearest town, located about 67 km away.

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

Population of Gandakia

According to the 2011 Census, Gandakia village had a total population of 214 people, including 104 males and 110 females, living in 59 households. The sex ratio was 1,058 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 43.02%, with male literacy at 51.19% and female literacy at 35.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 82, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 132.

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

Nearby Villages of Gandakia

Gandakia 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 Gandakia

Public transport in the Gandakia is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Deogan Road, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonapur to Gandakia is about 67 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Phulbani to Gandakia is about 125 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gandakia

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

Health Facilities in Gandakia

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

FAQs about Gandakia