Gentubeda - Anandapur, Keonjhar

Gentubeda is a village situated in the Anandapur tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 42 km from Anandapur and around 122 km from Kendujhar. Panasadiha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gentubeda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gentubeda is 386981. The village covers a total geographical area of 102 hectares and falls under the 758022 pincode. Anandapur is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Gentubeda

As per Census 2011, Gentubeda village has a total population of 223 people, consisting of 107 males and 116 females. The village has 46 households and a sex ratio of 1,084 females per 1,000 males. There are 39 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 62 literate and 161 illiterate residents. Additionally, 143 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population223107116
Child Population (0–6 yrs)392217
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1436974
Literate Population624814
Illiterate Population16159102

Nearby Villages of Gentubeda

Gentubeda 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
JayantibedaNorth-West1.21 km
PanasagadiaNorth-East1.21 km
BaniajodiSouth1.48 km
HaradavolEast2.14 km
KumudabahaliNorth-East2.31 km
TulasibaniNorth2.32 km
SikabedaSouth-East2.64 km
PanasadihaNorth2.96 km
BadakusapadaNorth-West3.03 km
JanjaliEast3.50 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gentubeda

Public transport in the Gentubeda is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sagadapata, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 107.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Anandapur to Gentubeda is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Gentubeda is about 122 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 Gentubeda

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Gentubeda

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Gentubeda

Where is Gentubeda located?

Gentubeda village is located in Anandapur Tehsil, Keonjhar district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gentubeda?

The Gram Panchayat of Gentubeda is Panasadiha.

What is the pincode of Gentubeda?

The pincode of Gentubeda is 758022.

What is the population of Gentubeda?

Gentubeda has a total population of 223, including 107 males and 116 females.

How many households are there in Gentubeda?

There are 46 households in Gentubeda.

What is the literacy rate in Gentubeda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gentubeda is 27.80%. Male literacy is 44.86% and female literacy is 12.07%.