Gaudgan - Kaptipada, Mayurbhanj

Gaudgan is a village situated in the Kaptipada tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kaptipada and around 56 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Jhinkpada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gaudgan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gaudgan is 391160. The village covers a total geographical area of 122 hectares and falls under the 757041 pincode. Udala is the nearest town, located about 14 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 Udala Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mayurbhanj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gaudgan

As per Census 2011, Gaudgan village has a total population of 1,147 people, consisting of 584 males and 563 females. The village has 294 households and a sex ratio of 964 females per 1,000 males. There are 142 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 762 literate and 385 illiterate residents. Additionally, 145 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 357 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Gaudgan are given below:

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 shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Soro, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 117.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Udala to Gaudgan is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Gaudgan is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 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