Indian Village Directory

Gidhamal Village

Gidhamal is an inhabited village in Kesinga Tahasil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. Its Census village code is 422351, the Census 2011 record lists 503 people in 141 households and the reported area is 167 hectares. The local references include Gigina Gram Panchayat, Narala CD Block and the nearest town reference is Kesinga at about 17 km.

In short:

Gidhamal is a village in Kesinga Tahasil, Kalahandi district, Odisha, India. The available record shows Census village code 422351 and 503 people in 141 households.

Village Code422351
Population503
Households141
Area167 hectares
Nearest TownKesinga

Detailed village profile

Gidhamal at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 503 people, 167 hectares of reported area and Kesinga as the nearest town reference for Gidhamal, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Odisha
District Kalahandi
Tahasil Kesinga
CD Block Narala
Gram Panchayat Gigina
  • Gidhamal falls under Kesinga Tahasil in Kalahandi district, Odisha.
  • The Census village code is 422351.
  • The record lists 503 people living in 141 households.
  • The reported village area is 167 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Kesinga.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Village Facts

Village
Gidhamal
Census Village Code
422351
State
Odisha
State Census Code
21
District
Kalahandi
District Census Code
395
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Kesinga
Sub-district Census Code
03159
CD Block
Narala
Gram Panchayat
Gigina
Households
141
Population
503
Male Population
269
Female Population
234
Sex Ratio
869.89
Area
167 hectares
Area
1.67 sq km
Nearest Town
Kesinga
Nearest Town Distance
17 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
766101
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density 301.2 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 3.57 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 19.48% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 15.51% Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Gidhamal in the official administrative record. Census village code 422351, Gigina Gram Panchayat and Narala CD Block.

State Census Code
21
District Census Code
395
Sub-district Census Code
03159
Village Census Code
422351
CD Block Code
0272
Gram Panchayat Code
2
CD Block Name
Narala
Gram Panchayat Name
Gigina

Location and Distance

Kesinga is the nearest town listed for Gidhamal, about 17 km away. Bhawanipatna is listed as the district headquarters at about 50 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Kesinga
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
17 km
District Headquarter
Bhawanipatna
Distance from District Headquarter
50 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Kesinga
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
17 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Kesinga
Distance within State/UT
17 km
Nearest Town
Kesinga
Distance from Nearest Town
17 km
Total Geographical Area
167 hectares
Area
1.67 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 503 people in 141 households, with 269 male residents and 234 female residents. The average household size is 3.57, and SC share is 19.48% and ST share is 15.51% for Gidhamal. Population density works out to about 301.2 people per sq km.

Total Households
141
Total Population
503
Male Population
269
Female Population
234
Sex Ratio
869.89
Average Household Size
3.57
SC Population
98
SC Male Population
54
SC Female Population
44
SC Population Share
19.48
ST Population
78
ST Male Population
39
ST Female Population
39
ST Population Share
15.51
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Gidhamal list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Gidhamal include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Gidhamal include mobile phone coverage and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Gidhamal include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Gidhamal is reported as 14 hours per day in summer and 16 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
14 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
16 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
14 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
16 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
14 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
16 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
14 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
16 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Gidhamal show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Gram and Black Gram and net sown area is 126.05 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Gram
Agricultural Commodities Third
Black Gram
Forest Area In Hectares
35.11 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
3.9
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
1.94 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
126.05
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
126.05 hectares

Map and Location

Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.

Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Gidhamal

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
5
Banks in Matched Records
2
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and district

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 5 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 4 80%
Canara Bank 1 20%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Canara Bank ATM 766101 Kalahandi Narala Rupraroad Main Road Rupra Road Rupra Road, Kalahandi, Odisha, 766101
State Bank of India ATM 766101 Kalahandi Narala Rupraroad Rupra Road, Narla, Kalahandi Rupra Road, Narla, Kalahandi, Kalahandi, Odisha, 766101
State Bank of India ATM 766101 Kalahandi Narala Rupraroad Trinath Mandir Chowk, Rupra Road C/O-Biswambar Nanda, Kalahandi, Odisha, 766101
State Bank of India ATM 766101 Kalahandi Narala Rupraroad Kalahandi Rupraroad, Teh.lanjigarh, Kalahandi, Odisha, 766101
State Bank of India ATM 766101 Kalahandi Narala Rupraroad Kalahandi Via Rupra, P. S. Narala, Rupraroad, Teh.lanjigarh, Kalahandi, Odisha, 766101

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Gidhamal village located?

Gidhamal is in Kesinga Tahasil of Kalahandi district in Odisha, India.

Which district is Gidhamal village in?

Gidhamal village is in Kalahandi district.

Which state is Gidhamal village in?

Gidhamal village is in Odisha.

Which tahasil is Gidhamal under?

Gidhamal comes under Kesinga Tahasil. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Gidhamal?

The Census village code of Gidhamal is 422351.

Which Gram Panchayat is Gidhamal under?

Gidhamal is listed under Gigina Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Narala.

What is the population of Gidhamal village?

The village record lists 503 people and 141 households for Gidhamal.

How many households are in Gidhamal village?

The village record lists 141 households for Gidhamal.

What is the male and female population of Gidhamal?

The record lists 269 male residents and 234 female residents for Gidhamal.

What is the sex ratio of Gidhamal village?

The sex ratio of Gidhamal is 869.89 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Gidhamal village?

The reported geographical area of Gidhamal is 167 hectares.

What is the population density of Gidhamal village?

The approximate population density of Gidhamal is 301.2 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Gidhamal?

The nearest town listed for Gidhamal is Kesinga, about 17 km away.

How far is Gidhamal from the district headquarters?

Gidhamal is about 50 km from Bhawanipatna, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Gidhamal from the sub-district headquarters?

Gidhamal is about 17 km from Kesinga, the tahasil headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Gidhamal?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Gidhamal.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Gidhamal?

For Gidhamal, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Gram and Black Gram and net sown area is 126.05 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Gidhamal?

The page shows 5 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Gidhamal. These records include 2 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.