Garapada

Garapada is a village located in Rupsa tehsil of Baleshwar district in Odisha, India. It is situated 10km away from sub-district headquarter Rupsa (tehsildar office) and 24km away from district headquarter Baleshwar. As per 2009 stats, Gadpada is the gram panchayat of Garapada village.

Here you can discover what makes Garapada unique in its vibrant Rupsa-Baleshwar region. You’ll see Garapada’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Garapada

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Garapada is 392620. The village spans a total geographical area of 59 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 756028. Baleshwar is nearest town to Garapada village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 24km away.

When it comes to local governance, Garapada village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Basta Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Balasore Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Garapada

Population of Garapada

According to the 2011 Census, Garapada has a total population of about 381, with approximately 198 males and 183 females. The sex ratio is around 924 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 54 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 33 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 169. The overall literacy rate is approximately 62.47%, with male literacy at about 69.19% and female literacy near 55.19%. There are around 85 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Garapada's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Garapada

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Garapada. As per the 2011 stats, Garapada had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Garapada

Knowing the nearby villages of Garapada helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Garapada.

Frequently Asked Questions about Garapada