Gadhapali - Rampur, Sonepur

Gadhapali is a village situated in the Rampur tehsil of Sonepur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from Dunguripali and around 50 km from Subarnapur. Tamamura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gadhapali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gadhapali is 418911. The village covers a total geographical area of 384 hectares and falls under the 767023 pincode. Balangir is the nearest town, located about 43 km away.

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

Population of Gadhapali

As per Census 2011, Gadhapali village has a total population of 1,542 people, consisting of 792 males and 750 females. The village has 380 households and a sex ratio of 946 females per 1,000 males. There are 140 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,092 literate and 450 illiterate residents. Additionally, 312 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 142 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,542792750
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1407466
Scheduled Castes (SC)312156156
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1427369
Literate Population1,092631461
Illiterate Population450161289

Nearby Villages of Gadhapali

Gadhapali 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)
SunapaliSouth-West1.41 km
TuniamundaNorth-East1.76 km
TamamuraSouth-East2.22 km
SahalaNorth-West2.63 km
BadphatamundaWest2.69 km
ChamarpurSouth-West2.83 km
GandapaliNorth3.01 km
BhatbahaliEast3.04 km
DahukbudSouth-East3.45 km
AinlasariNorth-East3.79 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gadhapali

Gadhapali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dungripadi, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balangir to Gadhapali is about 43 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Subarnapur to Gadhapali is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gadhapali

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Gadhapali 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 Gadhapali

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

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

FAQs about Gadhapali

Where is Gadhapali located?

Gadhapali village is located in Rampur Tehsil, Sonepur district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gadhapali?

The Gram Panchayat of Gadhapali is Tamamura.

What is the pincode of Gadhapali?

The pincode of Gadhapali is 767023.

What is the population of Gadhapali?

Gadhapali has a total population of 1,542, including 792 males and 750 females.

How many households are there in Gadhapali?

There are 380 households in Gadhapali.

What is the literacy rate in Gadhapali?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gadhapali is 70.82%. Male literacy is 79.67% and female literacy is 61.47%.