Gadara - R.Udayagiri, Gajapati

Gadara is a village situated in the R.Udayagiri tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 31 km from R.udaygiri and around 105 km from Paralakhemundi. Chellagada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gadara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gadara is 414009. The village covers a total geographical area of 515 hectares and falls under the 761016 pincode. Parlakhemundi is the nearest town, located about 75 km away.

Gadara 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 Gadara

As per Census 2011, Gadara village has a total population of 631 people, consisting of 303 males and 328 females. The village has 133 households and a sex ratio of 1,082 females per 1,000 males. There are 125 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 228 literate and 403 illiterate residents. Additionally, 614 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gadara

Gadara 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 Gadara

Gadara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jhadupudi, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 114.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Parlakhemundi to Gadara is about 75 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.1 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Gadara is about 105 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gadara

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

Health Facilities in Gadara

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

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