Gandasahi - Khandapada, Nayagarh

Gandasahi is a village situated in the Khandapada tehsil of Nayagarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khandapada and around 12 km from the district headquarters in Nayagarh . Sikharapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gandasahi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gandasahi is 406063. The village covers a total geographical area of 11 hectares and falls under the 752077 pincode. Nayagarh is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Gandasahi

According to the 2011 Census, Gandasahi village had a total population of 118 people, including 67 males and 51 females, living in 24 households. The sex ratio was 761 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.44%, with male literacy at 80.33% and female literacy at 55.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 19.

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

Nearby Villages of Gandasahi

Gandasahi 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 Gandasahi

Gandasahi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kalupara Ghat, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nayagarh to Gandasahi is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gandasahi

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

Health Facilities in Gandasahi

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

FAQs about Gandasahi