Gendakhal - Suliapada, Mayurbhanj

Gendakhal is a village situated in the Suliapada tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Suliapada and around 24 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Fania serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gendakhal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gendakhal is 389895. The village covers a total geographical area of 94 hectares and falls under the 757022 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Gendakhal

As per Census 2011, Gendakhal village has a total population of 274 people, consisting of 131 males and 143 females. The village has 66 households and a sex ratio of 1,091 females per 1,000 males. There are 40 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 104 literate and 170 illiterate residents. Additionally, 274 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gendakhal

Gendakhal 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 Gendakhal

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Gendakhal. The nearest railway station is Bhanjpur, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 92.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Gendakhal is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Gendakhal is about 24 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 Gendakhal

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

Health Facilities in Gendakhal

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

FAQs about Gendakhal