Gainada - Chilika, Khordha

Gainada is a village situated in the Chilika tehsil of Khordha district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from Tangi and around 49 km from Khordha . Hatabaradi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gainada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gainada is 408146. The village covers a total geographical area of 500 hectares and falls under the 752023 pincode. Balugaon is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Gainada 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 Gainada

According to the 2011 Census, Gainada village had a total population of 3,755 people, including 1,925 males and 1,830 females, living in 790 households. The sex ratio was 951 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.33%, with male literacy at 89.32% and female literacy at 75.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,092, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Gainada

Gainada 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 Gainada

Gainada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kuhuri, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balugaon to Gainada is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Khordha to Gainada is about 49 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gainada

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

Health Facilities in Gainada

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

FAQs about Gainada