Gayalamara - Khunta, Mayurbhanj

Gayalamara is a village situated in the Khunta tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khunta and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Bahanada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gayalamara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gayalamara is 390899. The village covers a total geographical area of 365 hectares and falls under the 757104 pincode. Udala is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Gayalamara

As per Census 2011, Gayalamara village has a total population of 1,149 people, consisting of 549 males and 600 females. The village has 284 households and a sex ratio of 1,092 females per 1,000 males. There are 136 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 638 literate and 511 illiterate residents. Additionally, 18 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 584 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Gayalamara are given below:

Nearby Villages of Gayalamara

Gayalamara 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 Gayalamara

Gayalamara 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 105.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Udala to Gayalamara is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Gayalamara 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 Gayalamara

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

Health Facilities in Gayalamara

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

FAQs about Gayalamara