Gaudpara - Naktideul, Sambalpur

Gaudpara is a village situated in the Naktideul tehsil of Sambalpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Naktideul and around 102 km from the district headquarters in Sambalpur. Sarapali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gaudpara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gaudpara is 382521. The village covers a total geographical area of 147 hectares and falls under the 768106 pincode. Redhakhol is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Gaudpara

As per Census 2011, Gaudpara village has a total population of 624 people, consisting of 306 males and 318 females. The village has 148 households and a sex ratio of 1,039 females per 1,000 males. There are 70 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 453 literate and 171 illiterate residents. Additionally, 228 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 27 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population624306318
Child Population (0–6 yrs)702842
Scheduled Castes (SC)228108120
Scheduled Tribes (ST)271512
Literate Population453250203
Illiterate Population17156115

Nearby Villages of Gaudpara

Gaudpara 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ChandrapurEast0.93 km
JemajoriNorth2.25 km
NaktideulSouth-West2.34 km
SarapaliWest2.39 km
DomohanipalSouth-West2.52 km
JaganathprasadSouth2.63 km
PutuliaWest2.80 km
PanduakholNorth-West2.90 km
MusakaniSouth3.81 km
HikapaliNorth3.86 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gaudpara

Public transport in the Gaudpara is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bamur, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Redhakhol to Gaudpara is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sambalpur to Gaudpara is about 102 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 Gaudpara

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Gaudpara

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Gaudpara

Where is Gaudpara located?

Gaudpara village is located in Naktideul Tehsil, Sambalpur district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gaudpara?

The Gram Panchayat of Gaudpara is Sarapali.

What is the pincode of Gaudpara?

The pincode of Gaudpara is 768106.

What is the population of Gaudpara?

Gaudpara has a total population of 624, including 306 males and 318 females.

How many households are there in Gaudpara?

There are 148 households in Gaudpara.

What is the literacy rate in Gaudpara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gaudpara is 72.60%. Male literacy is 81.70% and female literacy is 63.84%.