Gadiajhola - Muniguda, Rayagada

Gadiajhola is a village situated in the Muniguda tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 108 km from Ambadala and around 89 km from Rayagada . Ichhapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gadiajhola village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gadiajhola is 424659. The village covers a total geographical area of 155 hectares and falls under the 765021 pincode. Bhawanipatna is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Gadiajhola 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 Gadiajhola

As per Census 2011, Gadiajhola village has a total population of 278 people, consisting of 136 males and 142 females. The village has 68 households and a sex ratio of 1,044 females per 1,000 males. There are 70 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 52 literate and 226 illiterate residents. Additionally, 62 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 109 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gadiajhola

Gadiajhola 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 Gadiajhola

Gadiajhola is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ambodala, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawanipatna to Gadiajhola is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Gadiajhola is about 89 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 Gadiajhola

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

Health Facilities in Gadiajhola

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

FAQs about Gadiajhola