Gadigam

Gadigam is a village located in Kotpad tehsil of Koraput district in Odisha, India. It is situated 16km away from sub-district headquarter Kotpad (tehsildar office) and 60km away from district headquarter Koraput. As per 2009 stats, Sasahandi is the gram panchayat of Gadigam village.

Here you can discover what makes Gadigam unique in its vibrant Kotpad-Koraput region. You’ll see Gadigam’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Gadigam

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Gadigam is 428105. The village spans a total geographical area of 478 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 764056. Jeypur is nearest town to Gadigam village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 50km away.

When it comes to local governance, Gadigam village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Kotpad Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Nabarangpur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Gadigam

Population of Gadigam

According to the 2011 Census, Gadigam has a total population of about 604, with approximately 291 males and 313 females. The sex ratio is around 1075 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 90 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 158 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 398. The overall literacy rate is approximately 39.57%, with male literacy at about 51.20% and female literacy near 28.75%. There are around 157 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Gadigam's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Gadigam

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Gadigam. As per the 2011 stats, Gadigam had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Gadigam

Knowing the nearby villages of Gadigam helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Gadigam.

Frequently Asked Questions about Gadigam