Gandida - Rairangpur, Mayurbhanj

Gandida is a village situated in the Rairangpur tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rairangpur and around 94 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Sanpakhana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gandida village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gandida is 388182. The village covers a total geographical area of 127 hectares and falls under the 757043 pincode. Rairangpur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Gandida 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 Gandida

As per Census 2011, Gandida village has a total population of 1,033 people, consisting of 491 males and 542 females. The village has 259 households and a sex ratio of 1,103 females per 1,000 males. There are 173 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 509 literate and 524 illiterate residents. Additionally, 52 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 402 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gandida

Gandida 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 Gandida

Public transport in the Gandida 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 44.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rairangpur to Gandida is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Gandida is about 94 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gandida

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

Health Facilities in Gandida

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

FAQs about Gandida