Ghodak - Nimapada, Puri

Ghodak is a village situated in the Nimapada tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nimapada and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Nuasantrha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghodak village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghodak is 409073. The village covers a total geographical area of 48 hectares and falls under the 752105 pincode. Nimapada is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Ghodak 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 Ghodak

According to the 2011 Census, Ghodak village had a total population of 325 people, including 164 males and 161 females, living in 75 households. The sex ratio was 982 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.82%, with male literacy at 90.97% and female literacy at 74.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 102.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghodak

Ghodak 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 Ghodak

Ghodak is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bir Purushottampur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nimapada to Ghodak is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Ghodak 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 Ghodak

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

Health Facilities in Ghodak

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

FAQs about Ghodak