Garadapur - Rajkanika, Kendrapara

Garadapur is a village situated in the Rajkanika tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajkanika and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Katanabania serves as the Gram Panchayat for Garadapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Garadapur is 395749. The village covers a total geographical area of 121 hectares and falls under the 754220 pincode. Pattamundai is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

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

Population of Garadapur

According to the 2011 Census, Garadapur village had a total population of 637 people, including 311 males and 326 females, living in 133 households. The sex ratio was 1,048 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 89.42%, with male literacy at 93.64% and female literacy at 85.21%.

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

Nearby Villages of Garadapur

Garadapur 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 Garadapur

Garadapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Paradip, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pattamundai to Garadapur is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Garadapur is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Garadapur

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

Health Facilities in Garadapur

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

FAQs about Garadapur