Garamul - Gunupur, Rayagada

Garamul is a village situated in the Gunupur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gunupur and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Jaltar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Garamul village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Garamul is 426755. The village covers a total geographical area of 99 hectares and falls under the 765022 pincode. Gunupur is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Garamul

As per Census 2011, Garamul village has a total population of 100 people, consisting of 49 males and 51 females. The village has 18 households and a sex ratio of 1,040 females per 1,000 males. There are 15 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 34 literate and 66 illiterate residents. Additionally, 100 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Garamul

Garamul 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 Garamul

Public transport in the Garamul is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gunupur, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 102.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gunupur to Garamul is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Garamul is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Garamul

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

Health Facilities in Garamul

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

FAQs about Garamul