Galua - Banapur, Khordha

Galua is a village situated in the Banapur tehsil of Khordha district, Odisha. It is located approximately 1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Banapur and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Khordha . Galua village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Galua is 408485. The village covers a total geographical area of 224 hectares and falls under the 752031 pincode. Banapur is the nearest town, located about 1 km away.

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

Population of Galua

According to the 2011 Census, Galua village had a total population of 4,718 people, including 2,485 males and 2,233 females, living in 955 households. The sex ratio was 899 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.86%, with male literacy at 92.86% and female literacy at 80.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 429.

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

Nearby Villages of Galua

Galua 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 Galua

Galua is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Balugaon, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Banapur to Galua is about 1 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Khordha to Galua is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Galua

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

Health Facilities in Galua

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

FAQs about Galua