Gariaguda - Kasinagar, Gajapati

Gariaguda is a village situated in the Kasinagar tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 43 km from Kashinagara and around 43 km from Paralakhemundi. Siali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gariaguda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gariaguda is 414513. The village covers a total geographical area of 220 hectares and falls under the 761206 pincode. Kashinagara is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Gariaguda 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 Gariaguda

According to the 2011 Census, Gariaguda village had a total population of 508 people, including 255 males and 253 females, living in 122 households. The sex ratio was 992 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.14%, with male literacy at 62.33% and female literacy at 47.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 58, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 365.

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

Nearby Villages of Gariaguda

Gariaguda 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 Gariaguda

Gariaguda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Lihuri Halt, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 109.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kashinagara to Gariaguda is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Gariaguda is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gariaguda

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

Health Facilities in Gariaguda

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

FAQs about Gariaguda