Girigaon - Hatadihi, Keonjhar

Girigaon is a village situated in the Hatadihi tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from Nandipada and around 110 km from Kendujhar. Samana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Girigaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Girigaon is 387209. The village covers a total geographical area of 135 hectares and falls under the 758026 pincode. Kendujhar is the nearest town, located about 90 km away.

Girigaon 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 Girigaon

According to the 2011 Census, Girigaon village had a total population of 1,002 people, including 521 males and 481 females, living in 209 households. The sex ratio was 923 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.29%, with male literacy at 92.37% and female literacy at 79.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 434.

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

Nearby Villages of Girigaon

Girigaon 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 Girigaon

Girigaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Baitarani Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendujhar to Girigaon is about 90 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Girigaon is about 110 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Girigaon

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

Health Facilities in Girigaon

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

FAQs about Girigaon