Gailgudi - Jujomura, Sambalpur

Gailgudi is a village situated in the Jujomura tehsil of Sambalpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jujomura and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Sambalpur. Kayakud serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gailgudi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gailgudi is 382166. The village covers a total geographical area of 92 hectares and falls under the 768105 pincode. Sambalpur is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

Gailgudi 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 Gailgudi

As per Census 2011, Gailgudi village has a total population of 271 people, consisting of 134 males and 137 females. The village has 64 households and a sex ratio of 1,022 females per 1,000 males. There are 30 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 166 literate and 105 illiterate residents. Additionally, 20 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 244 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gailgudi

Gailgudi 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 Gailgudi

Gailgudi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Charmal, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sambalpur to Gailgudi is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sambalpur to Gailgudi is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gailgudi

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

Health Facilities in Gailgudi

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

FAQs about Gailgudi