Gualipada - Delanga, Puri

Gualipada is a village situated in the Delanga tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Delanga and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Gualipada village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gualipada is 408637. The village covers a total geographical area of 397 hectares and falls under the 752016 pincode. Puri is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

Gualipada 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 Gualipada

As per Census 2011, Gualipada village has a total population of 2,473 people, consisting of 1,276 males and 1,197 females. The village has 524 households and a sex ratio of 938 females per 1,000 males. There are 247 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,885 literate and 588 illiterate residents. Additionally, 763 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gualipada

Gualipada 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 Gualipada

Gualipada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Delang, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Puri to Gualipada is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gualipada

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

Health Facilities in Gualipada

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

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