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

According to the 2011 Census, Gadia village had a total population of 747 people, including 380 males and 367 females, living in 187 households. The sex ratio was 966 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.18%, with male literacy at 73.85% and female literacy at 49.84%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 313, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 92.

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

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