Galada - Telkoi, Keonjhar

Galada is a village situated in the Telkoi tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 56 km from Telkoi and around 128 km from Kendujhar. Kaliahata serves as the Gram Panchayat for Galada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Galada is 386469. The village covers a total geographical area of 287 hectares and falls under the 758076 pincode. Kendujhar is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.

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

Population of Galada

According to the 2011 Census, Galada village had a total population of 582 people, including 294 males and 288 females, living in 121 households. The sex ratio was 980 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 34.90%, with male literacy at 42.67% and female literacy at 27.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 16, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 505.

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

Nearby Villages of Galada

Galada 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 Galada

Galada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chilikidara, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendujhar to Galada is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Galada is about 128 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Galada

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

Health Facilities in Galada

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

FAQs about Galada