Girola - Brahmagiri, Puri

Girola is a village situated in the Brahmagiri tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from Sadar and around 7 km from Puri. Gorual serves as the Gram Panchayat for Girola village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Girola is 409887. The village covers a total geographical area of 137 hectares and falls under the 752002 pincode. Puri is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Girola

As per Census 2011, Girola village has a total population of 788 people, consisting of 414 males and 374 females. The village has 156 households and a sex ratio of 903 females per 1,000 males. There are 79 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 481 literate and 307 illiterate residents. Additionally, 148 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Girola

Girola 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 Girola

Girola is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Malatipatpur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Puri to Girola is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Girola is about 7 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Girola

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

Health Facilities in Girola

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

FAQs about Girola