Garadi - Khaira, Balasore

Garadi is a village situated in the Khaira tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from Similia and around 54 km from Baleshwar. Barada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Garadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Garadi is 394190. The village covers a total geographical area of 281 hectares and falls under the 756134 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Garadi

As per Census 2011, Garadi village has a total population of 1,521 people, consisting of 773 males and 748 females. The village has 313 households and a sex ratio of 967 females per 1,000 males. There are 207 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,037 literate and 484 illiterate residents. Additionally, 638 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 80 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Garadi

Garadi 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 Garadi

Garadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhadrakh, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 96.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Garadi is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Garadi is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Garadi

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

Health Facilities in Garadi

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

FAQs about Garadi