Gajabandh - Rampur, Sonepur

Gajabandh is a village situated in the Rampur tehsil of Sonepur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from Rampur and around 42 km from Subarnapur. Gajbandh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gajabandh village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gajabandh is 419020. The village covers a total geographical area of 624 hectares and falls under the 767045 pincode. Barpali is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Gajabandh

As per Census 2011, Gajabandh village has a total population of 2,049 people, consisting of 1,052 males and 997 females. The village has 549 households and a sex ratio of 947 females per 1,000 males. There are 244 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,284 literate and 765 illiterate residents. Additionally, 666 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 568 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,0491,052997
Child Population (0–6 yrs)244128116
Scheduled Castes (SC)666335331
Scheduled Tribes (ST)568296272
Literate Population1,284769515
Illiterate Population765283482

Nearby Villages of Gajabandh

Gajabandh 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
RangapurSouth1.65 km
KushdadarNorth1.68 km
KalsaipaliSouth-East1.86 km
SalepaliEast2.14 km
KainshkandaSouth-West2.33 km
AndharibanjiNorth-East2.47 km
SalepalijungleEast2.80 km
MahubahaliSouth2.81 km
SamarchipaEast2.86 km
KhurdiabahalSouth-East3.09 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gajabandh

Gajabandh is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dungripadi, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barpali to Gajabandh is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Subarnapur to Gajabandh is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gajabandh

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Gajabandh

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Gajabandh

Where is Gajabandh located?

Gajabandh village is located in Rampur Tehsil, Sonepur district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gajabandh?

The Gram Panchayat of Gajabandh is Gajbandh.

What is the pincode of Gajabandh?

The pincode of Gajabandh is 767045.

What is the population of Gajabandh?

Gajabandh has a total population of 2,049, including 1,052 males and 997 females.

How many households are there in Gajabandh?

There are 549 households in Gajabandh.

What is the literacy rate in Gajabandh?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gajabandh is 62.66%. Male literacy is 73.10% and female literacy is 51.65%.