Gabapal - Betnoti, Mayurbhanj

Gabapal is a village situated in the Betnoti tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 2 km from Baisinga and around 30 km from Baripada. Agria serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gabapal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gabapal is 390244. The village covers a total geographical area of 62 hectares and falls under the 757025 pincode. Baleshwar is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

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

Population of Gabapal

According to the 2011 Census, Gabapal village had a total population of 651 people, including 330 males and 321 females, living in 184 households. The sex ratio was 973 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.73%, with male literacy at 72.16% and female literacy at 55.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 88, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 20.

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

Nearby Villages of Gabapal

Gabapal 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 Gabapal

Gabapal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Betnoti, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 112.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baleshwar to Gabapal is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Gabapal is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gabapal

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

Health Facilities in Gabapal

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

FAQs about Gabapal