Gada - Gopabandhunagar, Mayurbhanj

Gada is a village situated in the Gopabandhunagar tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 16 km from Udala and around 45 km from Baripada. Baradihi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gada is 391100. The village covers a total geographical area of 214 hectares and falls under the 757085 pincode. Udala is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Gada

According to the 2011 Census, Gada village had a total population of 738 people, including 344 males and 394 females, living in 177 households. The sex ratio was 1,145 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.35%, with male literacy at 62.46% and female literacy at 43.32%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 738.

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

Nearby Villages of Gada

Gada 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 Gada

Gada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Betnoti, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 115.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Udala to Gada is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Gada is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gada

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

Health Facilities in Gada

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

FAQs about Gada