Sorisiapada - Gandia, Dhenkanal

Sorisiapada is a village situated in the Gandia tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gandia and around 31 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Sorisiapada village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sorisiapada is 402768. The village covers a total geographical area of 135 hectares and falls under the 759016 pincode. Tangi is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Sorisiapada 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 Sorisiapada

As per Census 2011, Sorisiapada village has a total population of 737 people, consisting of 358 males and 379 females. The village has 138 households and a sex ratio of 1,058 females per 1,000 males. There are 120 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 470 literate and 267 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 656 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sorisiapada

Sorisiapada 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 Sorisiapada

Sorisiapada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Garudijhatia, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tangi to Sorisiapada is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Sorisiapada is about 31 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sorisiapada

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

Health Facilities in Sorisiapada

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

FAQs about Sorisiapada