Gadasahi - Oupada, Balasore

Gadasahi is a village situated in the Oupada tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from Oupada and around 60 km from Baleshwar. Gadasahi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gadasahi is 393330. The village covers a total geographical area of 238 hectares and falls under the 756049 pincode. Soro is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

Gadasahi 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 Gadasahi

According to the 2011 Census, Gadasahi village had a total population of 1,101 people, including 481 males and 620 females, living in 218 households. The sex ratio was 1,289 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 40.00%, with male literacy at 40.78% and female literacy at 39.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 93, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 877.

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

Nearby Villages of Gadasahi

Gadasahi 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 Gadasahi

Gadasahi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sabira, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 110.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Soro to Gadasahi is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Gadasahi is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gadasahi

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

Health Facilities in Gadasahi

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

FAQs about Gadasahi