Garia - Balikuda, Jagatsinghapur
Garia is a village situated in the Balikuda tehsil of Jagatsinghapur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Balikuda and around 23 km from the district headquarters in Jagatsinghapur . Baharana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Garia village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Garia is 398218. The village covers a total geographical area of 52 hectares and falls under the 754108 pincode. Jagatsinghapur is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.
Garia village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Balikuda-ersama Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jagatsinghpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Garia
According to the 2011 Census, Garia village had a total population of 353 people, including 171 males and 182 females, living in 87 households. The sex ratio was 1,064 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.75%, with male literacy at 87.42% and female literacy at 72.22%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 74.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 353 | 171 | 182 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 32 | 12 | 20 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 74 | 34 | 40 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 256 | 139 | 117 |
| Illiterate Population | 97 | 32 | 65 |
Nearby Villages of Garia
Garia is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Garia
Garia is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jagatsinghapur to Garia is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Garia
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Garia village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 1-2 km |
Health Facilities in Garia
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Garia village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Garia
Where is Garia located?
Garia village is located in Balikuda Tehsil, Jagatsinghapur district, Odisha, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Garia?
The Gram Panchayat of Garia is Baharana.
What is the pincode of Garia?
The pincode of Garia is 754108.
What is the population of Garia?
Garia had a total population of 353, including 171 males and 182 females.
How many households are there in Garia?
Garia had 87 households.
What is the literacy rate in Garia?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Garia was 79.75%. Male literacy was 87.42% and female literacy was 72.22%.