Giringikhal - Bandhugaon, Koraput

Giringikhal is a village situated in the Bandhugaon tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bandhugaon and around 110 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Kumbhariput serves as the Gram Panchayat for Giringikhal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Giringikhal is 428733. The village covers a total geographical area of 138 hectares and falls under the 764027 pincode. Koraput is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Giringikhal 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 Giringikhal

According to the 2011 Census, Giringikhal village had a total population of 852 people, including 426 males and 426 females, living in 173 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 25.62%, with male literacy at 33.70% and female literacy at 17.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 86, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 679.

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

Nearby Villages of Giringikhal

Giringikhal 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 Giringikhal

Giringikhal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jimidipeta, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Koraput to Giringikhal is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Giringikhal is about 110 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Giringikhal

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

Health Facilities in Giringikhal

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

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