Gadarupas - Gop, Puri

Gadarupas is a village situated in the Gop tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gop and around 26 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Badatara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gadarupas village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gadarupas is 409496. The village covers a total geographical area of 65 hectares and falls under the 752110 pincode. Konark is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Gadarupas

According to the 2011 Census, Gadarupas village had a total population of 1,792 people, including 908 males and 884 females, living in 388 households. The sex ratio was 974 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.99%, with male literacy at 86.76% and female literacy at 72.99%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 679.

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

Nearby Villages of Gadarupas

Gadarupas 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 Gadarupas

Gadarupas is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Malatipatpur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Konark to Gadarupas is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Gadarupas is about 26 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 Gadarupas

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

Health Facilities in Gadarupas

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

FAQs about Gadarupas