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
As per Census 2011, Girima village has a total population of 1,142 people, consisting of 588 males and 554 females. The village has 260 households and a sex ratio of 942 females per 1,000 males. There are 97 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 953 literate and 189 illiterate residents. Additionally, 281 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Girima are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,142 | 588 | 554 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 97 | 52 | 45 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 281 | 141 | 140 |
| 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 has a total population of 1,142, including 588 males and 554 females.
How many households are there in Girima?
There are 260 households in Girima.
What is the literacy rate in Girima?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Girima is 83.45%. Male literacy is 86.05% and female literacy is 80.69%.