Gamulai - Barbil, Keonjhar

Gamulai is a village situated in the Barbil tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 23 km from Bolani and around 70 km from Kendujhar. Bolani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gamulai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gamulai is 385269. The village covers a total geographical area of 223 hectares and falls under the 758037 pincode. Barbil is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Gamulai

As per Census 2011, Gamulai village has a total population of 264 people, consisting of 135 males and 129 females. The village has 59 households and a sex ratio of 955 females per 1,000 males. There are 57 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 83 literate and 181 illiterate residents. Additionally, 250 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gamulai

Gamulai 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 Gamulai

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Gamulai. The nearest railway station is Barbil, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 97.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barbil to Gamulai is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Gamulai is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gamulai

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

Health Facilities in Gamulai

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

FAQs about Gamulai