Gandhali

Gandhali is a village located in Barsahi tehsil of Mayurbhanj district in Odisha, India. It is situated 17km away from sub-district headquarter Barsahi (tehsildar office) and 35km away from district headquarter Baripada. As per 2009 stats, Durgapur is the gram panchayat of Gandhali village.

Here you can discover what makes Gandhali unique in its vibrant Barsahi-Mayurbhanj region. You’ll see Gandhali’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Gandhali

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Gandhali is 390690. The village spans a total geographical area of 68 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 757025. Baripada is nearest town to Gandhali village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 35km away.

When it comes to local governance, Gandhali village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Badasahi Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Balasore Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Gandhali

Population of Gandhali

According to the 2011 Census, Gandhali has a total population of about 602, with approximately 294 males and 308 females. The sex ratio is around 1047 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 63 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 101. The overall literacy rate is approximately 69.10%, with male literacy at about 76.87% and female literacy near 61.69%. There are around 142 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Gandhali's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Gandhali

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Gandhali. As per the 2011 stats, Gandhali had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Gandhali

Knowing the nearby villages of Gandhali helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Gandhali.

Frequently Asked Questions about Gandhali