Goudagam - Digapahandi, Ganjam

Goudagam is a village situated in the Digapahandi tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 52 km from Nuagaon and around 74 km from Chatrapur. Gaudagam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Goudagam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Goudagam is 413013. The village covers a total geographical area of 235 hectares and falls under the 761011 pincode. Digapahandi is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Goudagam

According to the 2011 Census, Goudagam village had a total population of 2,465 people, including 1,212 males and 1,253 females, living in 501 households. The sex ratio was 1,034 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.67%, with male literacy at 80.62% and female literacy at 52.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 196, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 88.

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

Nearby Villages of Goudagam

Goudagam 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 Goudagam

Goudagam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ichchpuram, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 132.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digapahandi to Goudagam is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Goudagam is about 74 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Goudagam

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

Health Facilities in Goudagam

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

FAQs about Goudagam