Gadikhal - Muniguda, Rayagada

Gadikhal is a village situated in the Muniguda tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 40 km from Ambadala and around 100 km from Rayagada . Ichhapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gadikhal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gadikhal is 424553. The village covers a total geographical area of 47 hectares and falls under the 765021 pincode. Bhawanipatna is the nearest town, located about 55 km away.

Gadikhal 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 Gadikhal

As per Census 2011, Gadikhal village has a total population of 77 people, consisting of 46 males and 31 females. The village has 18 households and a sex ratio of 673 females per 1,000 males. There are 15 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 5 literate and 72 illiterate residents. Additionally, 77 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gadikhal

Gadikhal 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 Gadikhal

Gadikhal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Lanjigarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawanipatna to Gadikhal is about 55 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Gadikhal is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gadikhal

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

Health Facilities in Gadikhal

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

FAQs about Gadikhal