Gilly - Banei, Sundargarh

Gilly is a village situated in the Banei tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Banei and around 15 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Bonaikela serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gilly village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gilly is 385196. The village covers a total geographical area of 183 hectares and falls under the 770051 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 99 km away.

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

Population of Gilly

According to the 2011 Census, Gilly village had a total population of 539 people, including 263 males and 276 females, living in 151 households. The sex ratio was 1,049 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.76%, with male literacy at 84.72% and female literacy at 63.92%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 111, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 409.

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

Nearby Villages of Gilly

Gilly 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 Gilly

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Gilly. The nearest railway station is Barsuan, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Gilly is about 99 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.8 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Gilly is about 15 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 Gilly

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

Health Facilities in Gilly

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

FAQs about Gilly