Gerda - Patnagarh, Balangir

Gerda is a village situated in the Patnagarh tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Patnagarh and around 57 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Gerda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gerda is 420554. The village covers a total geographical area of 412 hectares and falls under the 767025 pincode. Patnagarh is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Gerda

According to the 2011 Census, Gerda village had a total population of 1,244 people, including 628 males and 616 females, living in 333 households. The sex ratio was 981 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.07%, with male literacy at 83.48% and female literacy at 56.22%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 205, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 252.

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

Nearby Villages of Gerda

Gerda 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 Gerda

Gerda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Balangir Road, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patnagarh to Gerda is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Gerda is about 57 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gerda

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

Health Facilities in Gerda

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

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