Garidi - Bandhugaon, Koraput

Garidi is a village situated in the Bandhugaon tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bandhugaon and around 155 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Garidi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Garidi is 428700. The village covers a total geographical area of 174 hectares and falls under the 764027 pincode. Koraput is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Garidi

According to the 2011 Census, Garidi village had a total population of 784 people, including 373 males and 411 females, living in 199 households. The sex ratio was 1,102 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 47.68%, with male literacy at 65.71% and female literacy at 31.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 282, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 233.

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

Nearby Villages of Garidi

Garidi 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 Garidi

Garidi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Ladda, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Koraput to Garidi is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Garidi is about 155 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Garidi

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

Health Facilities in Garidi

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

FAQs about Garidi