Gindilamal - Ulunda, Sonepur

Gindilamal is a village situated in the Ulunda tehsil of Sonepur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 35 km from Ulunda and around 50 km from Subarnapur. S.patrapali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gindilamal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gindilamal is 419137. The village covers a total geographical area of 94 hectares and falls under the 767062 pincode. Sambalpur is the nearest town, located about 70 km away.

Gindilamal 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 Gindilamal

According to the 2011 Census, Gindilamal village had a total population of 120 people, including 71 males and 49 females, living in 22 households. The sex ratio was 690 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.03%, with male literacy at 84.00% and female literacy at 46.34%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 120.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1207149
Child Population (0–6 yrs)29218
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1207149
Literate Population614219
Illiterate Population592930

Nearby Villages of Gindilamal

Gindilamal 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)
KusumpalWest1.09 km
LamtulWest2.42 km
Lamtul JungleWest2.59 km
MundomahulWest3.70 km
HudNorth-West3.82 km
Shindhol JungleWest3.99 km
KeutipaliNorth-West4.12 km
JaunrabhounraSouth4.35 km
HatipahulSouth-East4.52 km
DakhinipaliSouth-West4.64 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gindilamal

Gindilamal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jujumura, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sambalpur to Gindilamal is about 70 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Subarnapur to Gindilamal 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 Gindilamal

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Gindilamal

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

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

FAQs about Gindilamal

Where is Gindilamal located?

Gindilamal village is located in Ulunda Tehsil, Sonepur district, Odisha, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Gindilamal?

The Gram Panchayat of Gindilamal is S.patrapali.

What is the pincode of Gindilamal?

The pincode of Gindilamal is 767062.

What is the population of Gindilamal?

Gindilamal had a total population of 120, including 71 males and 49 females.

How many households are there in Gindilamal?

Gindilamal had 22 households.

What is the literacy rate in Gindilamal?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gindilamal was 67.03%. Male literacy was 84.00% and female literacy was 46.34%.