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

As per Census 2011, Gajabari village has a total population of 508 people, consisting of 252 males and 256 females. The village has 108 households and a sex ratio of 1,015 females per 1,000 males. There are 106 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 166 literate and 342 illiterate residents. Additionally, 133 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 374 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Gajabari are given below:

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:

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