Gainjore - Biramitrapur, Sundargarh

Gainjore is a village situated in the Biramitrapur tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 45 km from Bisra and around 132 km from Sundargarh. Chitapedi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gainjore village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gainjore is 384452. The village covers a total geographical area of 630 hectares and falls under the 770036 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Gainjore

According to the 2011 Census, Gainjore village had a total population of 1,312 people, including 659 males and 653 females, living in 270 households. The sex ratio was 991 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.61%, with male literacy at 66.37% and female literacy at 50.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 149, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,019.

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

Nearby Villages of Gainjore

Gainjore 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 Gainjore

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Gainjore. The nearest railway station is Jaraikela, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Gainjore is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Gainjore is about 132 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gainjore

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

Health Facilities in Gainjore

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

FAQs about Gainjore