Girinda - Ranapur, Nayagarh

Girinda is a village situated in the Ranapur tehsil of Nayagarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ranapur and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Nayagarh . Patia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Girinda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Girinda is 406945. The village covers a total geographical area of 196 hectares and falls under the 752026 pincode. Balugaon is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Girinda

According to the 2011 Census, Girinda village had a total population of 164 people, including 91 males and 73 females, living in 34 households. The sex ratio was 802 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.00%, with male literacy at 91.76% and female literacy at 55.38%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Girinda

Girinda 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 Girinda

Girinda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kuhuri, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balugaon to Girinda is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nayagarh to Girinda is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Girinda

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

Health Facilities in Girinda

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

FAQs about Girinda