Golabandha - Ghatgaon, Keonjhar

Golabandha is a village situated in the Ghatgaon tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 42 km from Ghatgaon and around 42 km from Kendujhar. Uperdiha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Golabandha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Golabandha is 386668. The village covers a total geographical area of 144 hectares and falls under the 758027 pincode. Kendujhar is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

Golabandha 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 Golabandha

According to the 2011 Census, Golabandha village had a total population of 731 people, including 366 males and 365 females, living in 146 households. The sex ratio was 997 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.21%, with male literacy at 83.33% and female literacy at 69.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 248, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 375.

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

Nearby Villages of Golabandha

Golabandha 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 Golabandha

Golabandha is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Nilakantheswar, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 103.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendujhar to Golabandha is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Golabandha

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

Health Facilities in Golabandha

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

FAQs about Golabandha