Gandilo - Balianta, Khordha

Gandilo is a village situated in the Balianta tehsil of Khordha district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Balianta and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Khordha . Kakaruidrapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gandilo village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gandilo is 407562. The village covers a total geographical area of 146 hectares and falls under the 752101 pincode. Bhubaneswar is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Gandilo

According to the 2011 Census, Gandilo village had a total population of 876 people, including 440 males and 436 females, living in 202 households. The sex ratio was 991 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.34%, with male literacy at 81.68% and female literacy at 64.96%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 383.

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

Nearby Villages of Gandilo

Gandilo 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 Gandilo

Gandilo is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhubaneswar, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 9.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhubaneswar to Gandilo is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Khordha to Gandilo is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gandilo

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

Health Facilities in Gandilo

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

FAQs about Gandilo