Giridipali - Odagaon, Nayagarh

Giridipali is a village situated in the Odagaon tehsil of Nayagarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Odagaon and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Nayagarh . Giridipalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Giridipali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Giridipali is 406512. The village covers a total geographical area of 145 hectares and falls under the 752090 pincode. Nayagarh is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

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

Population of Giridipali

According to the 2011 Census, Giridipali village had a total population of 1,035 people, including 543 males and 492 females, living in 265 households. The sex ratio was 906 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.32%, with male literacy at 83.06% and female literacy at 62.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 85, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 25.

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

Nearby Villages of Giridipali

Giridipali 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 Giridipali

Giridipali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Solari, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nayagarh to Giridipali is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nayagarh to Giridipali is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Giridipali

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

Health Facilities in Giridipali

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

FAQs about Giridipali