Gidhmal - Rampur, Sonepur

Gidhmal is a village situated in the Rampur tehsil of Sonepur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from Rampur and around 50 km from Subarnapur. Bankipali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gidhmal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gidhmal is 419016. The village covers a total geographical area of 313 hectares and falls under the 767045 pincode. Balangir is the nearest town, located about 65 km away.

Gidhmal 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 Gidhmal

As per Census 2011, Gidhmal village has a total population of 852 people, consisting of 438 males and 414 females. The village has 213 households and a sex ratio of 945 females per 1,000 males. There are 93 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 588 literate and 264 illiterate residents. Additionally, 256 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 80 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gidhmal

Gidhmal 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 Gidhmal

Gidhmal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dungripadi, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balangir to Gidhmal is about 65 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Subarnapur to Gidhmal is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gidhmal

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

Health Facilities in Gidhmal

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

FAQs about Gidhmal