Gharapada - Bonth, Bhadrak

Gharapada is a village situated in the Bonth tehsil of Bhadrak district, Odisha. It is located approximately 22 km from Bant and around 22 km from Bhadrak. Nilak serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gharapada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gharapada is 394408. The village covers a total geographical area of 87 hectares and falls under the 756114 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Gharapada 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 Gharapada

According to the 2011 Census, Gharapada village had a total population of 626 people, including 328 males and 298 females, living in 139 households. The sex ratio was 909 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.41%, with male literacy at 91.50% and female literacy at 82.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 86, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 29.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Gharapada

Gharapada 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 Gharapada

Gharapada is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kenduapada, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Gharapada is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhadrak to Gharapada is about 22 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 Gharapada

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

Health Facilities in Gharapada

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

FAQs about Gharapada