Gadarodanga - Brahmagiri, Puri

Gadarodanga is a village situated in the Brahmagiri tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Brahmagiri and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Grahrodanga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gadarodanga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gadarodanga is 410017. The village covers a total geographical area of 282 hectares and falls under the 752011 pincode. Puri is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Gadarodanga

According to the 2011 Census, Gadarodanga village had a total population of 1,555 people, including 805 males and 750 females, living in 371 households. The sex ratio was 932 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.56%, with male literacy at 92.72% and female literacy at 77.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 80, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 139.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,555805750
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1637786
Scheduled Castes (SC)804436
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1396772
Literate Population1,191675516
Illiterate Population364130234

Nearby Villages of Gadarodanga

Gadarodanga 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
HarichandanapurWest1.28 km
BhubanapurNorth1.54 km
BhubanpurSouth1.62 km
DadarakundaNorth-West2.16 km
GokharaWest2.20 km
GaudakeraSouth-West2.30 km
SanabenakudiNorth-West2.32 km
SalepurSouth-East2.45 km
DenaiWest2.75 km
GomundiNorth-West2.81 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gadarodanga

Gadarodanga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Puri, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Puri to Gadarodanga is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Gadarodanga is about 28 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 Gadarodanga

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Gadarodanga

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Gadarodanga

Where is Gadarodanga located?

Gadarodanga village is located in Brahmagiri Tehsil, Puri district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gadarodanga?

The Gram Panchayat of Gadarodanga is Grahrodanga.

What is the pincode of Gadarodanga?

The pincode of Gadarodanga is 752011.

What is the population of Gadarodanga?

Gadarodanga had a total population of 1,555, including 805 males and 750 females.

How many households are there in Gadarodanga?

Gadarodanga had 371 households.

What is the literacy rate in Gadarodanga?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gadarodanga was 85.56%. Male literacy was 92.72% and female literacy was 77.71%.