Gadiajor - Dharamgarh, Kalahandi

Gadiajor is a village situated in the Dharamgarh tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dharamgarh and around 44 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Gadiajore serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gadiajor village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gadiajor is 423970. The village covers a total geographical area of 748 hectares and falls under the 766015 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Gadiajor

According to the 2011 Census, Gadiajor village had a total population of 2,205 people, including 1,134 males and 1,071 females, living in 572 households. The sex ratio was 944 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.47%, with male literacy at 65.15% and female literacy at 35.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 191, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 624.

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

Nearby Villages of Gadiajor

Gadiajor 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 Gadiajor

Gadiajor is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Gadiajor is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Gadiajor is about 44 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gadiajor

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

Health Facilities in Gadiajor

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

FAQs about Gadiajor