Gainsiri - Saharapada, Keonjhar

Gainsiri is a village situated in the Saharapada tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from Patana and around 64 km from Kendujhar. Digaposi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gainsiri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gainsiri is 385822. The village covers a total geographical area of 228 hectares and falls under the 758016 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Gainsiri

According to the 2011 Census, Gainsiri village had a total population of 490 people, including 235 males and 255 females, living in 91 households. The sex ratio was 1,085 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 42.00%, with male literacy at 55.84% and female literacy at 29.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 19, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 460.

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

Nearby Villages of Gainsiri

Gainsiri 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 Gainsiri

Gainsiri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sitabanji, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 101.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Gainsiri is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Gainsiri is about 64 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gainsiri

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

Health Facilities in Gainsiri

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

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