Gandabahal - Ulunda, Sonepur

Gandabahal is a village situated in the Ulunda tehsil of Sonepur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 1 km from Ulunda and around 20 km from Subarnapur. Ullunda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gandabahal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gandabahal is 419195. The village covers a total geographical area of 164 hectares and falls under the 767062 pincode. Sonapur is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Gandabahal

According to the 2011 Census, Gandabahal village had a total population of 1,187 people, including 621 males and 566 females, living in 293 households. The sex ratio was 911 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.43%, with male literacy at 91.83% and female literacy at 70.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 475, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 15.

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

Nearby Villages of Gandabahal

Gandabahal 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 Gandabahal

Gandabahal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Charmal, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonapur to Gandabahal is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Subarnapur to Gandabahal is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gandabahal

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

Health Facilities in Gandabahal

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

FAQs about Gandabahal