Gadanga - Patrapur, Ganjam

Gadanga is a village situated in the Patrapur tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 75 km from Ramagiri and around 97 km from Chatrapur. Ankuli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gadanga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gadanga is 413387. The village covers a total geographical area of 646 hectares and falls under the 761013 pincode. Brahmapur is the nearest town, located about 80 km away.

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

Population of Gadanga

As per Census 2011, Gadanga village has a total population of 280 people, consisting of 150 males and 130 females. The village has 53 households and a sex ratio of 866 females per 1,000 males. There are 51 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 91 literate and 189 illiterate residents. Additionally, 280 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gadanga

Gadanga 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 Gadanga

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Gadanga. The nearest railway station is Sompeta, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 134.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Brahmapur to Gadanga is about 80 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Gadanga is about 97 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gadanga

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

Health Facilities in Gadanga

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

FAQs about Gadanga