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

As per Census 2011, Gahandiha village has a total population of 1,489 people, consisting of 710 males and 779 females. The village has 308 households and a sex ratio of 1,097 females per 1,000 males. There are 268 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 490 literate and 999 illiterate residents. Additionally, 61 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,418 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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:

FAQs about Gahandiha