Gaudapadar - Kashipur, Rayagada
Gaudapadar is a village situated in the Kashipur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kashipur and around 88 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Talajhiri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gaudapadar village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Gaudapadar is 425889. The village covers a total geographical area of 8 hectares and falls under the 765015 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 81 km away.
Gaudapadar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Rayagada Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Koraput Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Gaudapadar
Gaudapadar 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Thakurakana | South | 0.80 km |
| Shilagumapadar | South-East | 1.79 km |
| Sipijor | North | 1.88 km |
| Talapadikhal | North-East | 2.65 km |
| Talajhiri | North-East | 3.02 km |
| Shilagam | South-East | 3.36 km |
| Maligam | West | 3.45 km |
| Bhangamunda | South | 3.85 km |
| Kalandiamba | North-West | 4.20 km |
| Maikancha | South | 4.50 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Gaudapadar
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Gaudapadar. The nearest railway station is Leliguma, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.9 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Gaudapadar is about 81 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Gaudapadar is about 88 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Gaudapadar
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Gaudapadar village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Gaudapadar
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Gaudapadar 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 >10 km |
FAQs about Gaudapadar
Where is Gaudapadar located?
Gaudapadar village is located in Kashipur Tehsil, Rayagada district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Gaudapadar?
The Gram Panchayat of Gaudapadar is Talajhiri.
What is the pincode of Gaudapadar?
The pincode of Gaudapadar is 765015.