Gadigaon - Khunta, Mayurbhanj

Gadigaon is a village situated in the Khunta tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khunta and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Gadigaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gadigaon is 390929. The village covers a total geographical area of 450 hectares and falls under the 757087 pincode. Udala is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Gadigaon

According to the 2011 Census, Gadigaon village had a total population of 1,863 people, including 941 males and 922 females, living in 452 households. The sex ratio was 980 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.94%, with male literacy at 67.95% and female literacy at 41.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 46, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,717.

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

Nearby Villages of Gadigaon

Gadigaon 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 Gadigaon

Gadigaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Betnoti, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 106.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Udala to Gadigaon is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Gadigaon 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 Gadigaon

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

Health Facilities in Gadigaon

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

FAQs about Gadigaon