Gamardihi - Lathikata, Sundargarh

Gamardihi is a village situated in the Lathikata tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 30 km from Brahmani Tarang and around 140 km from Sundargarh. Birda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gamardihi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gamardihi is 384608. The village covers a total geographical area of 405 hectares and falls under the 769004 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Gamardihi 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 Gamardihi

As per Census 2011, Gamardihi village has a total population of 905 people, consisting of 454 males and 451 females. The village has 203 households and a sex ratio of 993 females per 1,000 males. There are 151 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 451 literate and 454 illiterate residents. Additionally, 138 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 652 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Gamardihi are given below:

Nearby Villages of Gamardihi

Gamardihi 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 Gamardihi

Gamardihi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chandiposi, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Gamardihi is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Gamardihi is about 140 km, with the usual travel time around ~4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gamardihi

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

Health Facilities in Gamardihi

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

FAQs about Gamardihi