Ghodabali - Baliguda, Kandhamal

Ghodabali is a village situated in the Baliguda tehsil of Kandhamal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 48 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baliguda and around 131 km from the district headquarters in Phulbani. Landagaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghodabali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghodabali is 416480. The village covers a total geographical area of 365 hectares and falls under the 762013 pincode. Sonapur is the nearest town, located about 55 km away.

Ghodabali 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 Ghodabali

According to the 2011 Census, Ghodabali village had a total population of 491 people, including 241 males and 250 females, living in 131 households. The sex ratio was 1,037 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 49.25%, with male literacy at 63.82% and female literacy at 34.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 142, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 62.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghodabali

Ghodabali 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 Ghodabali

Ghodabali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Deogan Road, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonapur to Ghodabali is about 55 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Phulbani to Ghodabali is about 131 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghodabali

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

Health Facilities in Ghodabali

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

FAQs about Ghodabali