Gergedi - Mohana, Gajapati

Gergedi is a village situated in the Mohana tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mohana and around 118 km from the district headquarters in Paralakhemundi. Mohana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gergedi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gergedi is 413822. The village covers a total geographical area of 102 hectares and falls under the 761015 pincode. Digapahandi is the nearest town, located about 44 km away.

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

Population of Gergedi

According to the 2011 Census, Gergedi village had a total population of 129 people, including 62 males and 67 females, living in 25 households. The sex ratio was 1,081 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.55%, with male literacy at 64.00% and female literacy at 46.67%.

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

Nearby Villages of Gergedi

Gergedi 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 Gergedi

Gergedi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Surla Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 107.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digapahandi to Gergedi is about 44 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Gergedi is about 118 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gergedi

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

Health Facilities in Gergedi

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

FAQs about Gergedi