Gauradeipur - Delanga, Puri

Gauradeipur is a village situated in the Delanga tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Delanga and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Sujanpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gauradeipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gauradeipur is 408584. The village covers a total geographical area of 57 hectares and falls under the 752015 pincode. Bhubaneswar is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Gauradeipur

According to the 2011 Census, Gauradeipur village had a total population of 420 people, including 208 males and 212 females, living in 105 households. The sex ratio was 1,019 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.60%, with male literacy at 83.24% and female literacy at 62.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 315, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Gauradeipur

Gauradeipur 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 Gauradeipur

Gauradeipur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kanas Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 16.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhubaneswar to Gauradeipur is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Gauradeipur is about 35 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 Gauradeipur

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

Health Facilities in Gauradeipur

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

FAQs about Gauradeipur