Gadiakhala - Gunupur, Rayagada

Gadiakhala is a village situated in the Gunupur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gunupur and around 82 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Gadiakholla serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gadiakhala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gadiakhala is 426824. The village covers a total geographical area of 350 hectares and falls under the 765022 pincode. Gunupur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Gadiakhala

As per Census 2011, Gadiakhala village has a total population of 1,297 people, consisting of 643 males and 654 females. The village has 320 households and a sex ratio of 1,017 females per 1,000 males. There are 153 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 640 literate and 657 illiterate residents. Additionally, 438 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 237 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Gadiakhala are given below:

Nearby Villages of Gadiakhala

Gadiakhala 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 Gadiakhala

Gadiakhala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gunupur, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 103.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gunupur to Gadiakhala is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Gadiakhala is about 82 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gadiakhala

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

Health Facilities in Gadiakhala

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

FAQs about Gadiakhala