Gajamal - Rampur, Sonepur

Gajamal is a village situated in the Rampur tehsil of Sonepur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from Dunguripali and around 88 km from Subarnapur. Karlajuri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gajamal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gajamal is 418899. The village covers a total geographical area of 122 hectares and falls under the 767023 pincode. Balangir is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

Gajamal 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 Gajamal

According to the 2011 Census, Gajamal village had a total population of 403 people, including 216 males and 187 females, living in 99 households. The sex ratio was 866 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.87%, with male literacy at 59.36% and female literacy at 37.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 16.

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

Nearby Villages of Gajamal

Gajamal 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 Gajamal

Public transport in the Gajamal is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dungripadi, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balangir to Gajamal is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Subarnapur to Gajamal is about 88 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gajamal

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

Health Facilities in Gajamal

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

FAQs about Gajamal