Gaudgan - Badasahi, Mayurbhanj

Gaudgan is a village situated in the Badasahi tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 21 km from Barsahi and around 40 km from Baripada. Manatri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gaudgan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gaudgan is 390747. The village covers a total geographical area of 112 hectares and falls under the 757026 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

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

Population of Gaudgan

According to the 2011 Census, Gaudgan village had a total population of 1,155 people, including 585 males and 570 females, living in 207 households. The sex ratio was 974 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.99%, with male literacy at 80.04% and female literacy at 53.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 30, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 984.

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

Nearby Villages of Gaudgan

Gaudgan 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 Gaudgan

Gaudgan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jogal, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 115.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Gaudgan is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Gaudgan is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gaudgan

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

Health Facilities in Gaudgan

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

FAQs about Gaudgan