Gadagovindpur - Dhenkanal Sadar, Dhenkanal

Gadagovindpur is a village situated in the Dhenkanal Sadar tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhenkanal Sadar and around 8 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Gobindapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gadagovindpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gadagovindpur is 403285. The village covers a total geographical area of 974 hectares and falls under the 759016 pincode. Dhenkanal is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Gadagovindpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dhenkanal Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Gadagovindpur

According to the 2011 Census, Gadagovindpur village had a total population of 4,982 people, including 2,512 males and 2,470 females, living in 1,097 households. The sex ratio was 983 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.62%, with male literacy at 81.00% and female literacy at 70.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,301, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 609.

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

Nearby Villages of Gadagovindpur

Gadagovindpur 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 Gadagovindpur

Gadagovindpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Joranda Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.0 km.

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

Banking and Postal Services in Gadagovindpur

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

Health Facilities in Gadagovindpur

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

FAQs about Gadagovindpur