Gardega - Bamara, Sambalpur

Gardega is a village situated in the Bamara tehsil of Sambalpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 16 km from Govindpur and around 66 km from Sambalpur. Rangiatikra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gardega village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gardega is 381332. The village covers a total geographical area of 562 hectares and falls under the 768224 pincode. Rajagangapur is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

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

Population of Gardega

According to the 2011 Census, Gardega village had a total population of 1,004 people, including 497 males and 507 females, living in 236 households. The sex ratio was 1,020 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.36%, with male literacy at 79.72% and female literacy at 63.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 81, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 737.

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

Nearby Villages of Gardega

Gardega 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 Gardega

Gardega is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tangarmunda, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajagangapur to Gardega is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sambalpur to Gardega is about 66 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gardega

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

Health Facilities in Gardega

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

FAQs about Gardega