Gamha - Mahakalapada, Kendrapara

Gamha is a village situated in the Mahakalapada tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mahakalapada and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Mahakalapada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gamha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gamha is 397087. The village covers a total geographical area of 257 hectares and falls under the 754224 pincode. Kendrapara is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Gamha

As per Census 2011, Gamha village has a total population of 452 people, consisting of 227 males and 225 females. The village has 125 households and a sex ratio of 991 females per 1,000 males. There are 37 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 360 literate and 92 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Gamha are given below:

Nearby Villages of Gamha

Gamha 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 Gamha

Gamha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bagadia Ph, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendrapara to Gamha is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Gamha is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gamha

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

Health Facilities in Gamha

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

FAQs about Gamha