Garudapadar - Kolnara, Rayagada

Garudapadar is a village situated in the Kolnara tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from Rayagada and around 30 km from Rayagada . Mukundapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Garudapadar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Garudapadar is 426342. The village covers a total geographical area of 157 hectares and falls under the 765029 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Garudapadar

According to the 2011 Census, Garudapadar village had a total population of 309 people, including 145 males and 164 females, living in 88 households. The sex ratio was 1,131 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 35.38%, with male literacy at 45.97% and female literacy at 25.74%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 309.

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

Nearby Villages of Garudapadar

Garudapadar 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 Garudapadar

Garudapadar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Rayagada, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Garudapadar is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Garudapadar is about 30 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 Garudapadar

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

Health Facilities in Garudapadar

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

FAQs about Garudapadar