Gadasahi - Kanas, Puri

Gadasahi is a village situated in the Kanas tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from Satyabadi and around 35 km from Puri. Gadasahi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gadasahi is 409604. The village covers a total geographical area of 262 hectares and falls under the 752017 pincode. Puri is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Gadasahi

According to the 2011 Census, Gadasahi village had a total population of 1,252 people, including 636 males and 616 females, living in 289 households. The sex ratio was 969 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 89.35%, with male literacy at 94.20% and female literacy at 84.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 299, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Gadasahi

Gadasahi 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 Gadasahi

Gadasahi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Golabai, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Puri to Gadasahi is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Gadasahi 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 Gadasahi

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

Health Facilities in Gadasahi

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

FAQs about Gadasahi