Gahandiha - Thakurmunda, Mayurbhanj

Gahandiha is a village situated in the Thakurmunda tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Thakurmunda and around 175 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Talapada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gahandiha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gahandiha is 389049. The village covers a total geographical area of 560 hectares and falls under the 757038 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Gahandiha

According to the 2011 Census, Gahandiha village had a total population of 1,489 people, including 710 males and 779 females, living in 308 households. The sex ratio was 1,097 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 40.13%, with male literacy at 51.03% and female literacy at 30.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 61, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,418.

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

Nearby Villages of Gahandiha

Gahandiha 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 Gahandiha

Gahandiha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sitabanji, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 114.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Gahandiha is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Gahandiha is about 175 km, with the usual travel time around ~5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gahandiha

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

Health Facilities in Gahandiha

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

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