Gerda
Gerda is a village located in Patnagarh tehsil of Balangir district in Odisha, India. It is situated 17km away from sub-district headquarter Patnagarh (tehsildar office) and 57km away from district headquarter Balangir. As per 2009 stats, Gerda village is also a gram panchayat.
Gerda has its own place in the vibrant Balangir region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.
About Gerda
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Gerda is 420554. The village spans a total geographical area of 412 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 767025. Patnagarh is nearest town to Gerda village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 16km away.
Google Map of Gerda
Population of Gerda
Below is a concise population overview of Gerda as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.
Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
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Total Population | 1,244 | 628 | 616 |
Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 148 | 71 | 77 |
Scheduled Castes (SC) | 205 | 114 | 91 |
Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 252 | 122 | 130 |
Literate Population | 768 | 465 | 303 |
Illiterate Population | 476 | 163 | 313 |
Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Gerda village:
- The total population of Gerda village is around 1,244, including approximately 628 males and 616 females, with a sex ratio of 980 females per 1,000 males.
- There are about 148 children aged 0–6 years in Gerda village, reflecting the young population in the village.
- Gerda village has 205 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 252 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy rate of Gerda village is about 61.74%, with male literacy at 74.04% and female literacy at 49.19%.
- There are around 333 households in Gerda village.
Connectivity of Gerda
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Gerda. As per the 2011 stats, Gerda had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.
Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
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Public Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
Private Bus Service | Available within village |
Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Gerda
Knowing the nearby villages of Gerda helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Gerda.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gerda
- Where is Gerda located?
- Gerda village is situated in Patnagarh Tehsil, within the Balangir district of Odisha, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Gerda?
- Gerda serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
- What is the pincode of Gerda?
- The pincode of Gerda is 767025, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
- What is the population of Gerda as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Gerda is 1,244, with 628 males and 616 females.
- How many households are there in Gerda as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Gerda village has a total of 333 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Gerda as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Gerda is 61.74%. The male literacy rate is 74.04%, while the female literacy rate is 49.19%.