Gidhamal - Sinapali, Nuapada

Gidhamal is a village situated in the Sinapali tehsil of Nuapada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sinapali and around 110 km from the district headquarters in Nuapada. Hatibandha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gidhamal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gidhamal is 422208. The village covers a total geographical area of 265 hectares and falls under the 766108 pincode. Khariar Road is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

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

Population of Gidhamal

According to the 2011 Census, Gidhamal village had a total population of 507 people, including 238 males and 269 females, living in 139 households. The sex ratio was 1,130 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 47.33%, with male literacy at 58.45% and female literacy at 37.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 72, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 17.

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

Nearby Villages of Gidhamal

Gidhamal 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 Gidhamal

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Gidhamal. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khariar Road to Gidhamal is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nuapada to Gidhamal is about 110 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gidhamal

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

Health Facilities in Gidhamal

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

FAQs about Gidhamal