Ghigidia Village - Kendrapara

Ghigidia is a village situated in the Kendrapara tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from Nikirai and around 10 km from Kendrapara . Baro serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghigidia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghigidia is 396604. The village covers a total geographical area of 354 hectares and falls under the 754250 pincode. Kendrapara is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Ghigidia village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kendrapara Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Ghigidia

As per Census 2011, Ghigidia village has a total population of 1,169 people, consisting of 580 males and 589 females. The village has 283 households and a sex ratio of 1,015 females per 1,000 males. There are 130 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 933 literate and 236 illiterate residents. Additionally, 187 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Ghigidia are given below:

Nearby Villages of Ghigidia

Ghigidia 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 Ghigidia

Ghigidia 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 Rahama, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendrapara to Ghigidia is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Ghigidia is about 10 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghigidia

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

Health Facilities in Ghigidia

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

FAQs about Ghigidia