Gaurpada - Kujang, Jagatsinghapur

Gaurpada is a village situated in the Kujang tehsil of Jagatsinghapur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kujang and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Jagatsinghapur . Malhasahi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gaurpada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gaurpada is 397192. The village covers a total geographical area of 112 hectares and falls under the 754141 pincode. Paradip is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Gaurpada 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 Gaurpada

According to the 2011 Census, Gaurpada village had a total population of 1,086 people, including 544 males and 542 females, living in 260 households. The sex ratio was 996 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.01%, with male literacy at 95.20% and female literacy at 78.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 148.

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

Nearby Villages of Gaurpada

Gaurpada 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 Gaurpada

Gaurpada is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Badabandha Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Paradip to Gaurpada is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jagatsinghapur to Gaurpada is about 35 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 Gaurpada

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

Health Facilities in Gaurpada

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

FAQs about Gaurpada