Gavigadia - Bonth, Bhadrak

Gavigadia is a village situated in the Bonth tehsil of Bhadrak district, Odisha. It is located approximately 35 km from Bant and around 35 km from Bhadrak. Gobindapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gavigadia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gavigadia is 394445. The village covers a total geographical area of 121 hectares and falls under the 756114 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Gavigadia village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bhandaripokhari Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bhadrak Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gavigadia

As per Census 2011, Gavigadia village has a total population of 578 people, consisting of 318 males and 260 females. The village has 128 households and a sex ratio of 817 females per 1,000 males. There are 49 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 420 literate and 158 illiterate residents. Additionally, 109 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 87 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population578318260
Child Population (0–6 yrs)493019
Scheduled Castes (SC)1096049
Scheduled Tribes (ST)874740
Literate Population420252168
Illiterate Population1586692

Nearby Villages of Gavigadia

Gavigadia 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SunagadiaEast0.62 km
CharighariaNorth-East1.15 km
TentuliaSouth-West1.20 km
PangirasasanparadihiNorth1.35 km
BadakantapadaSouth-West1.39 km
RanipadaSouth1.66 km
TaragoEast1.87 km
FulagadiaNorth-East1.87 km
ChhanchinaNorth-West1.93 km
BahadalnagarSouth-East2.19 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gavigadia

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Gavigadia. The nearest railway station is Manjuri Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Gavigadia is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhadrak to Gavigadia is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gavigadia

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Gavigadia

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Gavigadia

Where is Gavigadia located?

Gavigadia village is located in Bonth Tehsil, Bhadrak district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gavigadia?

The Gram Panchayat of Gavigadia is Gobindapur.

What is the pincode of Gavigadia?

The pincode of Gavigadia is 756114.

What is the population of Gavigadia?

Gavigadia has a total population of 578, including 318 males and 260 females.

How many households are there in Gavigadia?

There are 128 households in Gavigadia.

What is the literacy rate in Gavigadia?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gavigadia is 72.66%. Male literacy is 79.25% and female literacy is 64.62%.