Gundam - Usur, Bijapur

Gundam is a village situated in the Usur tehsil of Bijapur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Usur and around 61 km from the district headquarters in Bijapur. Chinagelur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gundam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gundam is 450912. The village covers a total geographical area of 354.74 hectares and falls under the 494447 pincode. Dantewada is the nearest town, located about 157 km away.

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

Population of Gundam

As per Census 2011, Gundam village has a total population of 245 people, consisting of 115 males and 130 females. The village has 54 households and a sex ratio of 1,130 females per 1,000 males. There are 24 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 4 literate and 241 illiterate residents. Additionally, 238 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population245115130
Child Population (0–6 yrs)241212
Scheduled Tribes (ST)238112126
Literate Population431
Illiterate Population241112129

Nearby Villages of Gundam

Gundam 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)
ChinnagelurNorth2.54 km
PedyageloorEast4.51 km
GaganpalliWest5.00 km
NarsapurWest5.74 km
TekalgudiyamSouth-West5.79 km
PuwartiSouth-East6.28 km
PusbakaNorth-West6.35 km
KonjedWest7.02 km
TekalgudiamEast7.33 km
TarremNorth-East7.47 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gundam

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Gundam. The nearest railway station is Bacheli, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 104.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dantewada to Gundam is about 157 km, with a usual travel time of around ~4.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bijapur to Gundam is about 61 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gundam

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Gundam

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Gundam

Where is Gundam located?

Gundam village is located in Usur Tehsil, Bijapur district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gundam?

The Gram Panchayat of Gundam is Chinagelur.

What is the pincode of Gundam?

The pincode of Gundam is 494447.

What is the population of Gundam?

Gundam has a total population of 245, including 115 males and 130 females.

How many households are there in Gundam?

There are 54 households in Gundam.

What is the literacy rate in Gundam?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gundam is 1.63%. Male literacy is 2.61% and female literacy is 0.77%.