Gudapada - Harabhanga, Boudh

Gudapada is a village situated in the Harabhanga tehsil of Boudh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from Baudh Sadar and around 8 km from Baudh. Bandhapathar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gudapada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gudapada is 418369. The village covers a total geographical area of 172 hectares and falls under the 762015 pincode. Baudhgarh is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Gudapada

As per Census 2011, Gudapada village has a total population of 598 people, consisting of 275 males and 323 females. The village has 133 households and a sex ratio of 1,174 females per 1,000 males. There are 94 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 378 literate and 220 illiterate residents. Additionally, 88 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 6 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gudapada

Gudapada 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 Gudapada

Gudapada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rairakhol, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baudhgarh to Gudapada is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baudh to Gudapada is about 8 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gudapada

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

Health Facilities in Gudapada

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

FAQs about Gudapada