Gahirpali - Jujomura, Sambalpur

Gahirpali is a village situated in the Jujomura tehsil of Sambalpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 53 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jujomura and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Sambalpur. Garhloisingh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gahirpali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gahirpali is 382157. The village covers a total geographical area of 235 hectares and falls under the 768105 pincode. Sambalpur is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

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

Population of Gahirpali

According to the 2011 Census, Gahirpali village had a total population of 410 people, including 215 males and 195 females, living in 100 households. The sex ratio was 907 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.56%, with male literacy at 76.37% and female literacy at 64.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 98, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 135.

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

Nearby Villages of Gahirpali

Gahirpali 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 Gahirpali

Gahirpali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jujumura, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sambalpur to Gahirpali is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sambalpur to Gahirpali is about 53 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 Gahirpali

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

Health Facilities in Gahirpali

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

FAQs about Gahirpali