Gadikhal - Dasamantapur, Koraput

Gadikhal is a village situated in the Dasamantapur tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dasamantapur and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Murkar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gadikhal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gadikhal is 428447. The village covers a total geographical area of 172 hectares and falls under the 764028 pincode. Nabarangapur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Gadikhal 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 Gadikhal

According to the 2011 Census, Gadikhal village had a total population of 438 people, including 219 males and 219 females, living in 102 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.70%, with male literacy at 72.09% and female literacy at 41.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 181, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 211.

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

Nearby Villages of Gadikhal

Gadikhal 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 Gadikhal

Public transport in the Gadikhal is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Laxmipur Road, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nabarangapur to Gadikhal is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Gadikhal is about 65 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 Gadikhal

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

Health Facilities in Gadikhal

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

FAQs about Gadikhal