Garei - Kujang, Jagatsinghapur

Garei is a village situated in the Kujang tehsil of Jagatsinghapur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 39 km from Tirtol and around 39 km from Jagatsinghapur . Garei village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Garei is 397537. The village covers a total geographical area of 91 hectares and falls under the 754140 pincode. Paradip is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

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

Population of Garei

According to the 2011 Census, Garei village had a total population of 859 people, including 409 males and 450 females, living in 213 households. The sex ratio was 1,100 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 94.06%, with male literacy at 95.96% and female literacy at 92.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 140.

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

Nearby Villages of Garei

Garei 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 Garei

Garei is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rahama, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Paradip to Garei is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jagatsinghapur to Garei is about 39 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Garei

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

Health Facilities in Garei

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

FAQs about Garei