Gandharibhuin - Raikia, Kandhamal

Gandharibhuin is a village situated in the Raikia tehsil of Kandhamal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 50 km from the tehsil headquarters in Raikia and around 123 km from the district headquarters in Phulbani. Indragarh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gandharibhuin village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gandharibhuin is 417639. The village covers a total geographical area of 143 hectares and falls under the 762101 pincode. Bhanjanagar is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Gandharibhuin 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 Gandharibhuin

According to the 2011 Census, Gandharibhuin village had a total population of 195 people, including 93 males and 102 females, living in 40 households. The sex ratio was 1,097 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.19%, with male literacy at 60.00% and female literacy at 43.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 29, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Gandharibhuin

Gandharibhuin 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 Gandharibhuin

Public transport in the Gandharibhuin is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Brahmapur, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 93.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhanjanagar to Gandharibhuin is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Phulbani to Gandharibhuin is about 123 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gandharibhuin

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

Health Facilities in Gandharibhuin

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

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