Gargadi - Bisoi, Mayurbhanj

Gargadi is a village situated in the Bisoi tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bisoi and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Jodia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gargadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gargadi is 388037. The village covers a total geographical area of 156 hectares and falls under the 757033 pincode. Rairangpur is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Gargadi

According to the 2011 Census, Gargadi village had a total population of 361 people, including 174 males and 187 females, living in 72 households. The sex ratio was 1,075 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 43.65%, with male literacy at 60.54% and female literacy at 28.13%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 327.

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

Nearby Villages of Gargadi

Gargadi 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 Gargadi

Gargadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bangriposi, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rairangpur to Gargadi is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Gargadi 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 Gargadi

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

Health Facilities in Gargadi

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

FAQs about Gargadi