Gajabari - Bandhugaon, Koraput

Gajabari is a village situated in the Bandhugaon tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bandhugaon and around 130 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Garidi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gajabari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gajabari is 428708. The village covers a total geographical area of 129 hectares and falls under the 764027 pincode. Koraput is the nearest town, located about 71 km away.

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

Population of Gajabari

According to the 2011 Census, Gajabari village had a total population of 508 people, including 252 males and 256 females, living in 108 households. The sex ratio was 1,016 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 41.29%, with male literacy at 52.43% and female literacy at 29.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 133, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 374.

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

Nearby Villages of Gajabari

Gajabari 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 Gajabari

Gajabari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Ladda, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Koraput to Gajabari is about 71 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Gajabari is about 130 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 Gajabari

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

Health Facilities in Gajabari

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

FAQs about Gajabari