Gadakhol - Rairakhol, Sambalpur

Gadakhol is a village situated in the Rairakhol tehsil of Sambalpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 11 km from Charamal and around 71 km from Sambalpur. Tribanpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gadakhol village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gadakhol is 382373. The village covers a total geographical area of 137 hectares and falls under the 768106 pincode. Redhakhol is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Gadakhol 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 Gadakhol

As per Census 2011, Gadakhol village has a total population of 66 people, consisting of 29 males and 37 females. The village has 15 households and a sex ratio of 1,275 females per 1,000 males. There are 12 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 19 literate and 47 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Gadakhol

Gadakhol 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 Gadakhol

Gadakhol is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rairakhol, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Redhakhol to Gadakhol is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sambalpur to Gadakhol is about 71 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gadakhol

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

Health Facilities in Gadakhol

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

FAQs about Gadakhol