Ghadiamal - Rajnagar, Kendrapara

Ghadiamal is a village situated in the Rajnagar tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajnagar and around 68 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Ghadiamal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghadiamal is 395844. The village covers a total geographical area of 202 hectares and falls under the 754248 pincode. Pattamundai is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

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

Population of Ghadiamal

As per Census 2011, Ghadiamal village has a total population of 1,693 people, consisting of 821 males and 872 females. The village has 391 households and a sex ratio of 1,062 females per 1,000 males. There are 227 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,227 literate and 466 illiterate residents. Additionally, 53 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,693821872
Child Population (0–6 yrs)227120107
Scheduled Castes (SC)532429
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1-1
Literate Population1,227637590
Illiterate Population466184282

Nearby Villages of Ghadiamal

Ghadiamal 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
DaruoraSouth0.85 km
RamchandrapurSouth-West1.51 km
Panchu PalliNorth-East1.52 km
GharabhanjakolaNorth-West1.82 km
HansinaSouth-West2.11 km
CharipokhariaNorth-West2.16 km
BandhamalaWest2.19 km
DibakarpurEast2.45 km
MadarangapataWest2.46 km
KoilipurNorth2.68 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ghadiamal

Ghadiamal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Paradip, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pattamundai to Ghadiamal is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Ghadiamal is about 68 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghadiamal

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Ghadiamal

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Ghadiamal

Where is Ghadiamal located?

Ghadiamal village is located in Rajnagar Tehsil, Kendrapara district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ghadiamal?

Ghadiamal is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Ghadiamal?

The pincode of Ghadiamal is 754248.

What is the population of Ghadiamal?

Ghadiamal has a total population of 1,693, including 821 males and 872 females.

How many households are there in Ghadiamal?

There are 391 households in Ghadiamal.

What is the literacy rate in Ghadiamal?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ghadiamal is 72.47%. Male literacy is 77.59% and female literacy is 67.66%.