Gandajamumal - Jamankira, Sambalpur

Gandajamumal is a village situated in the Jamankira tehsil of Sambalpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 22 km from Kochinda and around 72 km from Sambalpur. Gunduruchuan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gandajamumal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gandajamumal is 381555. The village covers a total geographical area of 143 hectares and falls under the 768222 pincode. Kochinda is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Gandajamumal

As per Census 2011, Gandajamumal village has a total population of 156 people, consisting of 80 males and 76 females. The village has 46 households and a sex ratio of 950 females per 1,000 males. There are 21 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 77 literate and 79 illiterate residents. Additionally, 7 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 94 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gandajamumal

Gandajamumal 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 Gandajamumal

Gandajamumal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rengali, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kochinda to Gandajamumal is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sambalpur to Gandajamumal is about 72 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 Gandajamumal

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

Health Facilities in Gandajamumal

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

FAQs about Gandajamumal