Gambharia - Bahalda, Mayurbhanj

Gambharia is a village situated in the Bahalda tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bahalda and around 91 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Gambharia village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gambharia is 387564. The village covers a total geographical area of 291 hectares and falls under the 757046 pincode. Rairangpur is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Gambharia

According to the 2011 Census, Gambharia village had a total population of 1,751 people, including 940 males and 811 females, living in 469 households. The sex ratio was 863 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.27%, with male literacy at 90.97% and female literacy at 70.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 179, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 147.

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

Nearby Villages of Gambharia

Gambharia 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 Gambharia

Public transport in the Gambharia is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chhanva, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rairangpur to Gambharia is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Gambharia is about 91 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gambharia

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

Health Facilities in Gambharia

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

FAQs about Gambharia