Gaiju - Daringbadi, Kandhamal

Gaiju is a village situated in the Daringbadi tehsil of Kandhamal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 28 km from Brahmanigaon and around 128 km from Phulbani. Hatimunda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gaiju village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gaiju is 417260. The village covers a total geographical area of 152 hectares and falls under the 762021 pincode. G. Udayagiri is the nearest town, located about 95 km away.

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

Population of Gaiju

According to the 2011 Census, Gaiju village had a total population of 350 people, including 148 males and 202 females, living in 64 households. The sex ratio was 1,365 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 34.77%, with male literacy at 46.85% and female literacy at 25.52%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 349.

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

Nearby Villages of Gaiju

Gaiju 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 Gaiju

Public transport in the Gaiju is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Doikallu, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from G. Udayagiri to Gaiju is about 95 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Phulbani to Gaiju is about 128 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 Gaiju

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

Health Facilities in Gaiju

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

FAQs about Gaiju