Gariabahal - Kutra, Sundargarh

Gariabahal is a village situated in the Kutra tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kutra and around 66 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Nuagaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gariabahal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gariabahal is 384141. The village covers a total geographical area of 977 hectares and falls under the 770018 pincode. Rajagangapur is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Gariabahal

According to the 2011 Census, Gariabahal village had a total population of 2,039 people, including 1,053 males and 986 females, living in 443 households. The sex ratio was 936 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.76%, with male literacy at 73.27% and female literacy at 56.03%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 92, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,851.

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

Nearby Villages of Gariabahal

Gariabahal 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 Gariabahal

Gariabahal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sonakhan, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajagangapur to Gariabahal is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Gariabahal is about 66 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gariabahal

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

Health Facilities in Gariabahal

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

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