Gadia - Sonapur, Sonepur

Gadia is a village situated in the Sonapur tehsil of Sonepur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 22 km from Sonapur and around 22 km from Subarnapur. Mallikmunda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gadia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gadia is 419567. The village covers a total geographical area of 275 hectares and falls under the 767017 pincode. Sonapur is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

Gadia 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 Gadia

As per Census 2011, Gadia village has a total population of 747 people, consisting of 380 males and 367 females. The village has 187 households and a sex ratio of 965 females per 1,000 males. There are 115 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 393 literate and 354 illiterate residents. Additionally, 313 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 92 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gadia

Gadia 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 Gadia

Gadia is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Loisingha, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonapur to Gadia is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Subarnapur to Gadia is about 22 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gadia

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

Health Facilities in Gadia

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

FAQs about Gadia