Gadabakatara - Paparahandi, Nabarangpur

Gadabakatara is a village situated in the Paparahandi tehsil of Nabarangpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 28 km from Paparahandi and around 40 km from Nabarangapur . Gadabakotra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gadabakatara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gadabakatara is 427726. The village covers a total geographical area of 1020 hectares and falls under the 764071 pincode. Papadahandi is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Gadabakatara

As per Census 2011, Gadabakatara village has a total population of 2,591 people, consisting of 1,249 males and 1,342 females. The village has 611 households and a sex ratio of 1,074 females per 1,000 males. There are 462 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,001 literate and 1,590 illiterate residents. Additionally, 659 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,539 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gadabakatara

Gadabakatara 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 Gadabakatara

Gadabakatara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khadapa, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Papadahandi to Gadabakatara is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nabarangapur to Gadabakatara 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 Gadabakatara

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

Health Facilities in Gadabakatara

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

FAQs about Gadabakatara