Gadasingi - Rayagada, Gajapati

Gadasingi is a village situated in the Rayagada tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 24 km from Garabandha and around 24 km from Paralakhemundi. Gandahati serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gadasingi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gadasingi is 414919. The village covers a total geographical area of 552 hectares and falls under the 761215 pincode. Parlakhemundi is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Gadasingi 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 Gadasingi

As per Census 2011, Gadasingi village has a total population of 538 people, consisting of 274 males and 264 females. The village has 127 households and a sex ratio of 963 females per 1,000 males. There are 56 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 242 literate and 296 illiterate residents. Additionally, 143 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 99 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population538274264
Child Population (0–6 yrs)563125
Scheduled Castes (SC)1437271
Scheduled Tribes (ST)994851
Literate Population242140102
Illiterate Population296134162

Nearby Villages of Gadasingi

Gadasingi 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
GothaiNorth0.85 km
GotheiEast1.25 km
SauragadasingaNorth-West1.26 km
GhoraniSouth1.54 km
TamtaraNorth1.96 km
LalusahiWest2.07 km
VidadaNorth-East2.19 km
ParidaWest2.72 km
DamapurSouth-East2.74 km
KudingiNorth-West2.94 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gadasingi

Public transport in the Gadasingi is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Parlakhemundi, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 138.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Parlakhemundi to Gadasingi is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Gadasingi is about 24 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gadasingi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Gadasingi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Gadasingi

Where is Gadasingi located?

Gadasingi village is located in Rayagada Tehsil, Gajapati district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gadasingi?

The Gram Panchayat of Gadasingi is Gandahati.

What is the pincode of Gadasingi?

The pincode of Gadasingi is 761215.

What is the population of Gadasingi?

Gadasingi has a total population of 538, including 274 males and 264 females.

How many households are there in Gadasingi?

There are 127 households in Gadasingi.

What is the literacy rate in Gadasingi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gadasingi is 44.98%. Male literacy is 51.09% and female literacy is 38.64%.