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

According to the 2011 Census, Gajabandh village had a total population of 2,049 people, including 1,052 males and 997 females, living in 549 households. The sex ratio was 948 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.14%, with male literacy at 83.23% and female literacy at 58.46%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 666, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 568.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Gajabandh