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

According to the 2011 Census, Gaudpara village had a total population of 624 people, including 306 males and 318 females, living in 148 households. The sex ratio was 1,039 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.77%, with male literacy at 89.93% and female literacy at 73.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 228, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 27.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Gaudpara