Gadaitapokhari - Nimapada, Puri

Gadaitapokhari is a village situated in the Nimapada tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 48 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nimapada and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Kalapanchana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gadaitapokhari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gadaitapokhari is 408903. The village covers a total geographical area of 333 hectares and falls under the 752106 pincode. Nimapada is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Gadaitapokhari 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 Gadaitapokhari

According to the 2011 Census, Gadaitapokhari village had a total population of 3,439 people, including 1,716 males and 1,723 females, living in 856 households. The sex ratio was 1,004 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.12%, with male literacy at 92.04% and female literacy at 74.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 780, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 104.

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

Nearby Villages of Gadaitapokhari

Gadaitapokhari 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 Gadaitapokhari

Gadaitapokhari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Raghunathpur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nimapada to Gadaitapokhari is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Gadaitapokhari is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gadaitapokhari

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

Health Facilities in Gadaitapokhari

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

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