Gadajhinkiria - Nimapada, Puri
Gadajhinkiria is a village situated in the Nimapada tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 50 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nimapada and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Bhodar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gadajhinkiria village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Gadajhinkiria is 408917. The village covers a total geographical area of 234 hectares and falls under the 752113 pincode. Nimapada is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.
Gadajhinkiria 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 Gadajhinkiria
As per Census 2011, Gadajhinkiria village has a total population of 1,075 people, consisting of 535 males and 540 females. The village has 256 households and a sex ratio of 1,009 females per 1,000 males. There are 102 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 837 literate and 238 illiterate residents. Additionally, 108 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Gadajhinkiria are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,075 | 535 | 540 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 102 | 48 | 54 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 108 | 55 | 53 |
| Literate Population | 837 | 450 | 387 |
| Illiterate Population | 238 | 85 | 153 |
Nearby Villages of Gadajhinkiria
Gadajhinkiria is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Gadajhinkiria
Gadajhinkiria is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nimapada to Gadajhinkiria is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Gadajhinkiria is about 50 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 Gadajhinkiria
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Gadajhinkiria village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 1-2 km |
Health Facilities in Gadajhinkiria
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Gadajhinkiria village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Gadajhinkiria
Where is Gadajhinkiria located?
Gadajhinkiria village is located in Nimapada Tehsil, Puri district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Gadajhinkiria?
The Gram Panchayat of Gadajhinkiria is Bhodar.
What is the pincode of Gadajhinkiria?
The pincode of Gadajhinkiria is 752113.
What is the population of Gadajhinkiria?
Gadajhinkiria has a total population of 1,075, including 535 males and 540 females.
How many households are there in Gadajhinkiria?
There are 256 households in Gadajhinkiria.
What is the literacy rate in Gadajhinkiria?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gadajhinkiria is 77.86%. Male literacy is 84.11% and female literacy is 71.67%.