Gainthagodi - Ghasipura, Keonjhar

Gainthagodi is a village situated in the Ghasipura tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from Sainkul and around 94 km from Kendujhar. Ramachandrapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gainthagodi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gainthagodi is 387302. The village covers a total geographical area of 64 hectares and falls under the 758043 pincode. Anandapur is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Gainthagodi

According to the 2011 Census, Gainthagodi village had a total population of 87 people, including 41 males and 46 females, living in 24 households. The sex ratio was 1,122 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.67%, with male literacy at 81.58% and female literacy at 51.35%.

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

Nearby Villages of Gainthagodi

Gainthagodi 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 Gainthagodi

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Gainthagodi. The nearest railway station is Baghuapal, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Anandapur to Gainthagodi is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Gainthagodi is about 94 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gainthagodi

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

Health Facilities in Gainthagodi

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

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