Garei - Naugaon, Jagatsinghapur
Garei is a village situated in the Naugaon tehsil of Jagatsinghapur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Naugaon and around 26 km from the district headquarters in Jagatsinghapur . Korua serves as the Gram Panchayat for Garei village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Garei is 398195. The village covers a total geographical area of 338 hectares and falls under the 754113 pincode. Jagatsinghapur is the nearest town, located about 26 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 Jagatsinghpur Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.
Population of Garei
As per Census 2011, Garei village has a total population of 2,173 people, consisting of 1,090 males and 1,083 females. The village has 483 households and a sex ratio of 993 females per 1,000 males. There are 200 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,708 literate and 465 illiterate residents. Additionally, 70 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Garei are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,173 | 1,090 | 1,083 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 200 | 101 | 99 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 70 | 35 | 35 |
| Literate Population | 1,708 | 935 | 773 |
| Illiterate Population | 465 | 155 | 310 |
Nearby Villages of Garei
Garei 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 Garei
Public transport in the Garei is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jagatsinghapur to Garei is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of 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:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 km |
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:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Garei
Where is Garei located?
Garei village is located in Naugaon Tehsil, Jagatsinghapur district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Garei?
The Gram Panchayat of Garei is Korua.
What is the pincode of Garei?
The pincode of Garei is 754113.
What is the population of Garei?
Garei has a total population of 2,173, including 1,090 males and 1,083 females.
How many households are there in Garei?
There are 483 households in Garei.
What is the literacy rate in Garei?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Garei is 78.60%. Male literacy is 85.78% and female literacy is 71.38%.