Garadihi - Nilagiri, Balasore

Garadihi is a village situated in the Nilagiri tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from Berhampur and around 85 km from Baleshwar. Garadihi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Garadihi is 393308. The village covers a total geographical area of 696 hectares and falls under the 756041 pincode. Nilagiri is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Garadihi

According to the 2011 Census, Garadihi village had a total population of 555 people, including 271 males and 284 females, living in 153 households. The sex ratio was 1,048 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.36%, with male literacy at 94.09% and female literacy at 78.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 78, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 227.

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

Nearby Villages of Garadihi

Garadihi 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 Garadihi

Garadihi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Baudpur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nilagiri to Garadihi is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Garadihi is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Garadihi

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

Health Facilities in Garadihi

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

FAQs about Garadihi