Girimaju Village - Bishamakatak, Rayagada
Girimaju is a village situated in the Bishamakatak tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bishamakatak and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Raskola serves as the Gram Panchayat for Girimaju village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Girimaju is 425274. The village covers a total geographical area of 88 hectares and falls under the 765019 pincode. Gunupur is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.
Girimaju village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bissam cuttack Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Koraput Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Girimaju
Girimaju 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 Girimaju
Public transport in the Girimaju is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is located within >10 km of Girimaju.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | Available within >10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gunupur to Girimaju is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Girimaju is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Girimaju
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Girimaju 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 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Girimaju
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Girimaju village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Girimaju
Where is Girimaju located?
Girimaju village is located in Bishamakatak Tehsil, Rayagada district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Girimaju?
The Gram Panchayat of Girimaju is Raskola.
What is the pincode of Girimaju?
The pincode of Girimaju is 765019.