Garda - Biramitrapur, Sundargarh

Garda is a village situated in the Biramitrapur tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 45 km from Bisra and around 150 km from Sundargarh. Bagdega serves as the Gram Panchayat for Garda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Garda is 384474. The village covers a total geographical area of 253 hectares and falls under the 770036 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Garda

As per Census 2011, Garda village has a total population of 389 people, consisting of 194 males and 195 females. The village has 80 households and a sex ratio of 1,005 females per 1,000 males. There are 37 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 250 literate and 139 illiterate residents. Additionally, 169 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Garda

Garda 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 Garda

Garda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bangurkela, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Garda is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Garda is about 150 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Garda

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

Health Facilities in Garda

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

FAQs about Garda