Abada - Gumma, Gajapati

Abada is a village situated in the Gumma tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 40 km from Serango and around 40 km from Paralakhemundi. Baijhal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Abada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Abada is 414387. The village covers a total geographical area of 791 hectares and falls under the 761214 pincode. Gunupur is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Abada

According to the 2011 Census, Abada village had a total population of 234 people, including 109 males and 125 females, living in 53 households. The sex ratio was 1,147 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.98%, with male literacy at 90.32% and female literacy at 43.56%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 234.

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

Nearby Villages of Abada

Abada 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 Abada

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Abada. The nearest railway station is Gunupur, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 107.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gunupur to Abada is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Abada is about 40 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 Abada

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

Health Facilities in Abada

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

FAQs about Abada