Girima - Gop, Puri
Girima is a village situated in the Gop tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 52 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gop and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Birtung serves as the Gram Panchayat for Girima village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Girima is 409477. The village covers a total geographical area of 206 hectares and falls under the 752116 pincode. Konark is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.
Girima village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kakatpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jagatsinghpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Girima
According to the 2011 Census, Girima village had a total population of 1,142 people, including 588 males and 554 females, living in 260 households. The sex ratio was 942 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 91.20%, with male literacy at 94.40% and female literacy at 87.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 281.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,142 | 588 | 554 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 97 | 52 | 45 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 281 | 141 | 140 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 953 | 506 | 447 |
| Illiterate Population | 189 | 82 | 107 |
Nearby Villages of Girima
Girima is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Girima
Girima is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Konark to Girima is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Girima is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Girima
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Girima village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 1-2 km |
Health Facilities in Girima
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Girima village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Girima
Where is Girima located?
Girima village is located in Gop Tehsil, Puri district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Girima?
The Gram Panchayat of Girima is Birtung.
What is the pincode of Girima?
The pincode of Girima is 752116.
What is the population of Girima?
Girima had a total population of 1,142, including 588 males and 554 females.
How many households are there in Girima?
Girima had 260 households.
What is the literacy rate in Girima?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Girima was 91.20%. Male literacy was 94.40% and female literacy was 87.82%.