Garapada - Remuna, Balasore
Garapada is a village situated in the Remuna tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from Baleshwar Sadar and around 12 km from Baleshwar. Beruan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Garapada village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Garapada is 392805. The village covers a total geographical area of 23 hectares and falls under the 756056 pincode. Nilagiri is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.
Garapada village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Remuna Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Balasore Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Garapada
According to the 2011 Census, Garapada village had a total population of 192 people, including 100 males and 92 females, living in 44 households. The sex ratio was 920 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.00%, with male literacy at 84.71% and female literacy at 75.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 101.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 192 | 100 | 92 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 22 | 15 | 7 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 101 | 50 | 51 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 136 | 72 | 64 |
| Illiterate Population | 56 | 28 | 28 |
Nearby Villages of Garapada
Garapada is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Garapada
Garapada is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is located within >10 km of Garapada.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Railway Station | No | Available within >10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nilagiri to Garapada is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Garapada is about 12 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Garapada
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Garapada village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Garapada
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Garapada village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Garapada
Where is Garapada located?
Garapada village is located in Remuna Tehsil, Balasore district, Odisha, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Garapada?
The Gram Panchayat of Garapada is Beruan.
What is the pincode of Garapada?
The pincode of Garapada is 756056.
What is the population of Garapada?
Garapada had a total population of 192, including 100 males and 92 females.
How many households are there in Garapada?
Garapada had 44 households.
What is the literacy rate in Garapada?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Garapada was 80.00%. Male literacy was 84.71% and female literacy was 75.29%.