Gamhapur - Bangiriposi, Mayurbhanj

Gamhapur is a village situated in the Bangiriposi tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bangiriposi and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Kumbharmundakata serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gamhapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gamhapur is 389548. The village covers a total geographical area of 101 hectares and falls under the 757081 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Gamhapur

According to the 2011 Census, Gamhapur village had a total population of 436 people, including 213 males and 223 females, living in 106 households. The sex ratio was 1,047 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.02%, with male literacy at 78.29% and female literacy at 47.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 13, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 403.

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

Nearby Villages of Gamhapur

Gamhapur 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 Gamhapur

Gamhapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Buramara, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Gamhapur is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Gamhapur is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gamhapur

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

Health Facilities in Gamhapur

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

FAQs about Gamhapur