Gadadwar - Chilika, Khordha

Gadadwar is a village situated in the Chilika tehsil of Khordha district, Odisha. It is located approximately 24 km from Balugaon and around 74 km from Khordha . Dungamal (ct) serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gadadwar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gadadwar is 408298. The village covers a total geographical area of 643 hectares and falls under the 752030 pincode. Balugaon is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Gadadwar

As per Census 2011, Gadadwar village has a total population of 676 people, consisting of 353 males and 323 females. The village has 135 households and a sex ratio of 915 females per 1,000 males. There are 89 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 485 literate and 191 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Gadadwar

Gadadwar 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 Gadadwar

Gadadwar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chilka, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balugaon to Gadadwar is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Khordha to Gadadwar is about 74 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gadadwar

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

Health Facilities in Gadadwar

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

FAQs about Gadadwar