Gandapaju

Gandapaju is a village located in Puruna Katak tehsil of Baudh district in Odisha, India. It is situated 37km away from sub-district headquarter Puruna Katak (tehsildar office) and 75km away from district headquarter Baudh. As per 2009 stats, Talagaon is the gram panchayat of Gandapaju village.

Here you can discover what makes Gandapaju unique in its vibrant Puruna Katak-Baudh region. You’ll see Gandapaju’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 Gandapaju

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Gandapaju is 418699. The village spans a total geographical area of 75 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 762012. Baudhgarh is nearest town to Gandapaju village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 70km away.

When it comes to local governance, Gandapaju 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 Boudh Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kandhamal Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Gandapaju

Population of Gandapaju

According to the 2011 Census, Gandapaju has a total population of about 286, with approximately 158 males and 128 females. The sex ratio is around 810 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 30 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 30 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 65. The overall literacy rate is approximately 59.79%, with male literacy at about 71.52% and female literacy near 45.31%. There are around 82 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Gandapaju's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Gandapaju

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

Nearby Villages of Gandapaju

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Gandapaju