Gadapur - Daringbadi, Kandhamal

Gadapur is a village situated in the Daringbadi tehsil of Kandhamal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 33 km from Brahmanigaon and around 136 km from Phulbani. Gadapur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gadapur is 417275. The village covers a total geographical area of 879 hectares and falls under the 762021 pincode. Digapahandi is the nearest town, located about 98 km away.

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

Population of Gadapur

According to the 2011 Census, Gadapur village had a total population of 2,611 people, including 1,292 males and 1,319 females, living in 544 households. The sex ratio was 1,021 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.37%, with male literacy at 75.34% and female literacy at 51.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 139, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 565.

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

Nearby Villages of Gadapur

Gadapur 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 Gadapur

Public transport in the Gadapur is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Muniguda, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digapahandi to Gadapur is about 98 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.8 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Phulbani to Gadapur is about 136 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gadapur

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

Health Facilities in Gadapur

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

FAQs about Gadapur