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

According to the 2011 Census, Gandajamumal village had a total population of 156 people, including 80 males and 76 females, living in 46 households. The sex ratio was 950 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.04%, with male literacy at 67.69% and female literacy at 47.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 7, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 94.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

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:

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