Gaudakateni - Parajang, Dhenkanal

Gaudakateni is a village situated in the Parajang tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Parajang and around 69 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Damol serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gaudakateni village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gaudakateni is 402256. The village covers a total geographical area of 60 hectares and falls under the 759120 pincode. Talcher is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Gaudakateni

According to the 2011 Census, Gaudakateni village had a total population of 350 people, including 177 males and 173 females, living in 63 households. The sex ratio was 977 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.69%, with male literacy at 91.14% and female literacy at 74.03%.

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

Nearby Villages of Gaudakateni

Gaudakateni 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 Gaudakateni

Public transport in the Gaudakateni is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Talcher Thermal, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Talcher to Gaudakateni is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Gaudakateni is about 69 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gaudakateni

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

Health Facilities in Gaudakateni

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

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