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

According to the 2011 Census, Garadi village had a total population of 1,521 people, including 773 males and 748 females, living in 313 households. The sex ratio was 968 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.92%, with male literacy at 85.91% and female literacy at 71.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 638, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 80.

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

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