Garudagaon - Tangi-Choudwar, Cuttack

Garudagaon is a village situated in the Tangi-Choudwar tehsil of Cuttack district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from Tangi and around 20 km from Cuttack. Garudagaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Garudagaon is 399333. The village covers a total geographical area of 224 hectares and falls under the 754022 pincode. Choudwar is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Garudagaon

As per Census 2011, Garudagaon village has a total population of 1,120 people, consisting of 585 males and 535 females. The village has 220 households and a sex ratio of 914 females per 1,000 males. There are 131 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 778 literate and 342 illiterate residents. Additionally, 198 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 451 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,120585535
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1316962
Scheduled Castes (SC)19898100
Scheduled Tribes (ST)451240211
Literate Population778440338
Illiterate Population342145197

Nearby Villages of Garudagaon

Garudagaon 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)
Bira-chintamanipurNorth1.20 km
NapatuaNorth-West1.39 km
AnjuaSouth-East1.54 km
TulasipurSouth-West1.62 km
HaladibasantaSouth1.67 km
SuanaiNorth2.20 km
ChandanpurNorth-East2.27 km
KanjiaWest2.28 km
PatalasingadaNorth-West2.40 km
KamangaSouth-West2.41 km

Transport and Connectivity of Garudagaon

Garudagaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Charbatia, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Choudwar to Garudagaon is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cuttack to Garudagaon is about 20 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 Garudagaon

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Garudagaon

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

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

FAQs about Garudagaon

Where is Garudagaon located?

Garudagaon village is located in Tangi-Choudwar Tehsil, Cuttack district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Garudagaon?

Garudagaon is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Garudagaon?

The pincode of Garudagaon is 754022.

What is the population of Garudagaon?

Garudagaon has a total population of 1,120, including 585 males and 535 females.

How many households are there in Garudagaon?

There are 220 households in Garudagaon.

What is the literacy rate in Garudagaon?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Garudagaon is 69.46%. Male literacy is 75.21% and female literacy is 63.18%.