Gendagadia - Kaptipada, Mayurbhanj

Gendagadia is a village situated in the Kaptipada tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from Sharata and around 59 km from Baripada. Salchua serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gendagadia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gendagadia is 391244. The village covers a total geographical area of 185 hectares and falls under the 757040 pincode. Udala is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Gendagadia 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 Gendagadia

According to the 2011 Census, Gendagadia village had a total population of 1,188 people, including 598 males and 590 females, living in 265 households. The sex ratio was 987 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.47%, with male literacy at 81.02% and female literacy at 55.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 66, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 628.

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

Nearby Villages of Gendagadia

Gendagadia 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 Gendagadia

Gendagadia 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 Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 121.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Udala to Gendagadia is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Gendagadia is about 59 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gendagadia

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

Health Facilities in Gendagadia

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

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