Gaida-A - Patrapur, Ganjam

Gaida-A is a village situated in the Patrapur tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 90 km from Ramagiri and around 97 km from Chatrapur. Ankuli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gaida-A village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gaida-A is 413382. The village covers a total geographical area of 160 hectares and falls under the 761013 pincode. Brahmapur is the nearest town, located about 89 km away.

Gaida-A 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 Gaida-A

As per Census 2011, Gaida-A village has a total population of 66 people, consisting of 34 males and 32 females. The village has 13 households and a sex ratio of 941 females per 1,000 males. There are 18 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 17 literate and 49 illiterate residents. Additionally, 66 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Gaida-A are given below:

Nearby Villages of Gaida-A

Gaida-A 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 Gaida-A

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Gaida-A. The nearest railway station is Sompeta, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 134.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Brahmapur to Gaida-A is about 89 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Gaida-A 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 Gaida-A

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

Health Facilities in Gaida-A

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

FAQs about Gaida-A