Gadajit - Dompada, Cuttack

Gadajit is a village situated in the Dompada tehsil of Cuttack district, Odisha. It is located approximately 0.5 km from Banki and around 44 km from Cuttack. Dompara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gadajit village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gadajit is 398907. The village covers a total geographical area of 13934 hectares and falls under the 754007 pincode. Banki is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Gadajit

According to the 2011 Census, Gadajit village had a total population of 5,676 people, including 2,952 males and 2,724 females, living in 1,215 households. The sex ratio was 923 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.32%, with male literacy at 87.40% and female literacy at 70.69%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,291, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,963.

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

Nearby Villages of Gadajit

Gadajit 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 Gadajit

Gadajit is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sarpeswar Ph, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 17.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Banki to Gadajit is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cuttack to Gadajit is about 44 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gadajit

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

Health Facilities in Gadajit

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

FAQs about Gadajit