Gaudadia - Simulia, Balasore

Gaudadia is a village situated in the Simulia tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from Similia and around 52 km from Baleshwar. Bangarkhandigadia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gaudadia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gaudadia is 394130. The village covers a total geographical area of 152 hectares and falls under the 756134 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Gaudadia 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 Gaudadia

As per Census 2011, Gaudadia village has a total population of 1,054 people, consisting of 540 males and 514 females. The village has 206 households and a sex ratio of 951 females per 1,000 males. There are 180 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 616 literate and 438 illiterate residents. Additionally, 161 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 284 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gaudadia

Gaudadia 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 Gaudadia

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Gaudadia. The nearest railway station is Markona, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 104.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Gaudadia is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Gaudadia is about 52 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 Gaudadia

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

Health Facilities in Gaudadia

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

FAQs about Gaudadia