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

As per Census 2011, Gadagovindpur village has a total population of 4,982 people, consisting of 2,512 males and 2,470 females. The village has 1,097 households and a sex ratio of 983 females per 1,000 males. There are 597 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,316 literate and 1,666 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,301 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 609 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population4,9822,5122,470
Child Population (0–6 yrs)597312285
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,301670631
Scheduled Tribes (ST)609297312
Literate Population3,3161,7821,534
Illiterate Population1,666730936

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BarabankaWest2.26 km
PaikadahikhorSouth2.61 km
KukudajharkhamarNorth2.74 km
AchhandaNorth-East2.99 km
BorapadakhamarNorth-West3.05 km
GoudunibediaWest3.16 km
KanteikoliaWest3.16 km
BaladiabandhaSouth3.37 km
SaradahikhorSouth-East3.58 km
SankhuaNorth-East3.66 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Gadagovindpur

Where is Gadagovindpur located?

Gadagovindpur village is located in Dhenkanal Sadar Tehsil, Dhenkanal district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gadagovindpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Gadagovindpur is Gobindapur.

What is the pincode of Gadagovindpur?

The pincode of Gadagovindpur is 759016.

What is the population of Gadagovindpur?

Gadagovindpur has a total population of 4,982, including 2,512 males and 2,470 females.

How many households are there in Gadagovindpur?

There are 1,097 households in Gadagovindpur.

What is the literacy rate in Gadagovindpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gadagovindpur is 66.56%. Male literacy is 70.94% and female literacy is 62.11%.