Girisola village, Golanthara block | Pincode 761009

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LGD code: 412696
Pincode: 761009
Post office: Girisola
Population: 3,559
Households: 703
Literacy rate: 61.6%
Sex ratio: 1019 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 1,679
Distance to district centre: 46 km
Distance to mandal centre: 13 km
Distance to Bhubaneswar: 172 km
Distance to Kolkata: 536 km
Nearest railway station: Surla Road · 2 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Suresh Hospital · 1 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Girisola compares

By population, Girisola ranks #7 of 90 villages in Golanthara mandal.

Literacy rate

61.6%

+6.4% vs mandal average

Girisola: 61.6%
Golanthara mandal: 55.2%
Ganjam district: 62.6%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,019

+4 vs mandal average

Girisola: 1,019
Golanthara mandal: 1,015

Household size

people per home

5.1

+0.5 vs mandal average

Girisola: 5.1
Golanthara mandal: 4.6

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Girisola at a glance

Girisola is a village of 3,559 people in 703 households (Census 2011) in Golanthara block, Ganjam district, Odisha, the 7th-largest of 90 villages in Golanthara block. Literacy is 62%, 6 points above the block average of 55% and the sex ratio is 1,019 women per 1,000 men. It lies 46 km from the Ganjam district centre, 2 km from Surla Road railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 761009, served by Girisola post office; the LGD village code is 412696. The nearest hospital or health centre is Suresh Hospital, 1 km away. The village votes in Chikiti assembly constituency, represented by MLA Manoranjan Dyan Samantara. The population is estimated at 4,196 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Girisola · this village	3,559	62%	—
Girisola · Bhanjanagar	1,775	68%	0 km N
Purushottampuram · Munagapaka	320	49%	1.6 km SW
Jagapur · Dasapalla	686	74%	1.8 km E
Jagapur · Golanthara	1,661	52%	1.8 km E
Danapur · Golanthara	725	63%	1.8 km W
Danapur · Nemalo	370	73%	1.8 km W

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Girisola

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: Yes
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 18
Power hours (winter): 20
Primary school: 3
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 1
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: Yes
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: Yes
Private bus service: Yes
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: Yes
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: CHIKITI
Distance to nearest town (km): 15
Distance to district HQ (km): 40
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 20
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Girisola
Total area (ha): 310
Irrigated area (ha): 135.85
Forest area (ha): 0

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Girisola

LGD code: 412696
Pincode: 761009
Post office: Girisola
Population (Census 2011): 3,559
Population (projected 2026): 4,196
Households: 703
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1019
Literacy rate: 61.6%
Coordinates: 19.16296°N, 84.71145°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Berhampur
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Chikiti
Member of Parliament: Pradeep Kumar Panigrahy
Member of Legislative Assembly: Manoranjan Dyan Samantara
Block / Mandal: Golanthara

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Ganjam district level

Then & Now

Girisola — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

3,559

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

4,196

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

703

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

829

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 3,559Census 2011
Households: 703Census 2011
Literacy rate: 61.6%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1019 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 4,1962026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 8292026 projection
Active job cards: 4,05,970MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 1,29,227MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 3,31,48,964ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 855NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 71.9%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 99.3%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 72.9%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 56.7%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 68.3%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Ganjam district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 23,63,679PMAY-G · 23,63,679 of 28,49,889 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Ganjam district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 1,51,341Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Ganjam district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Getting there

How to reach Girisola

Mandal centre

Golanthara · ≈ 13 km

≈ 27 min by car · 32 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Ganjam · ≈ 46 km

≈ 1 h 35 min by car · 1 h 53 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Bhubaneswar172 kmcapital
Kolkata536 km
Hyderabad686 km
Chennai826 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationSurla Road2 km
Bus stopIchapuram Private Bus Stand6 km
Hospital / PHCSuresh Hospital1 km
ATM / bankState Bank of India18 km
Petrol pumpIndian Oil15 km
CollegeBharat institute of engineering and technology13 km
Police stationTown Thana18 km

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September 2026

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Rahul Gandhi Likely to Visit Odisha in October;Panchayat election ahead(!) |

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Odisha forms technical team to monitor care of the apes in Nandankanan

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Odisha Begins Voter List Preparation For 2027 Panchayat, Municipal Elections

Reported by Deccan Chronicle.

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Rahul Gandhi Likely to Visit Odisha in October;Panchayat election ahead(!) |
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Odisha Begins Voter List Preparation For 2027 Panchayat, Municipal Elections
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What is the pincode of Girisola?

The pincode of Girisola, Golanthara block, Ganjam district, Odisha is 761009. The post office is Girisola.

Which post office delivers to Girisola?

Mail for Girisola is delivered through Girisola post office, pincode 761009, in Golanthara block, Ganjam district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Girisola located?

Girisola is a village in Golanthara block of Ganjam district, Odisha, India.

What is the population of Girisola as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Girisola village has a population of 3,559 across 703 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Girisola in?

Girisola falls under the Berhampur Lok Sabha constituency (PC #20) of Odisha.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Girisola in?

Girisola falls under the Chikiti assembly constituency (AC #135) of Odisha.

What is the literacy rate in Girisola?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Girisola village is 61.6%.

What is the sex ratio in Girisola?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Girisola village is 1019 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Girisola?

12 schemes currently match residents of Girisola, including KALIA - Krushak Assistance for Livelihood and Income Augmentation, Madhu Babu Pension Yojana (MBPY), Mission Shakti - Odisha SHG Programme. Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Girisola from Ganjam district centre?

Girisola is approximately 46 km (straight-line) from the centre of Ganjam district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Girisola?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Girisola village is 412696.

How big is Girisola compared to other villages in Golanthara block?

Girisola ranks 7 of 90 villages in Golanthara block by Census 2011 population (3,559 residents).

How far is Girisola from Bhubaneswar?

Girisola is about 172 km from Bhubaneswar in a straight line (the state capital of Odisha); by road expect roughly 223 km.

How far is Girisola from Kolkata?

Girisola is about 536 km from Kolkata in a straight line; by road expect roughly 697 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Girisola?

Surla Road is the nearest railway station to Girisola, about 2 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 2 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Girisola?

Ichapuram Private Bus Stand is the nearest bus stop to Girisola, about 6 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 8 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Girisola?

Suresh Hospital is the nearest hospital or health centre to Girisola, about 1 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 2 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Girisola?

State Bank of India is the nearest ATM or bank to Girisola, about 18 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 24 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Girisola?

Indian Oil is the nearest petrol pump to Girisola, about 15 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 19 km.

Who is the MLA of Girisola?

Girisola falls under Chikiti assembly constituency (AC 135). The sitting MLA is Manoranjan Dyan Samantara (BJP).

Who is the MP for Girisola?

Girisola is in Berhampur Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Pradeep Kumar Panigrahy (BJP).

What is the population of Girisola in 2026?

Girisola is estimated at 4,196 people in 2026, up about 18% from 3,559 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Girisola in?

Odisha falls in the Eastern Plateau and Hills zone (rice, millets, pulses; rain-fed) and the East Coast Plains and Hills zone (rice, coconut, sugarcane, cashew) of the ICAR classification; Girisola in Ganjam district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-16
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)