Gaudagan - Marsaghai, Kendrapara

Gaudagan is a village situated in the Marsaghai tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from Patkura and around 15 km from Kendrapara . Jamapada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gaudagan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gaudagan is 396714. The village covers a total geographical area of 184 hectares and falls under the 754244 pincode. Kendrapara is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Gaudagan

As per Census 2011, Gaudagan village has a total population of 1,030 people, consisting of 532 males and 498 females. The village has 285 households and a sex ratio of 936 females per 1,000 males. There are 120 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 773 literate and 257 illiterate residents. Additionally, 248 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gaudagan

Gaudagan 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 Gaudagan

Gaudagan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rahama, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendrapara to Gaudagan is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Gaudagan is about 15 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gaudagan

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

Health Facilities in Gaudagan

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

FAQs about Gaudagan