Gunu - Lailunga, Raigarh

Gunu is a village situated in the Lailunga tehsil of Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lailunga and around 78 km from the district headquarters in Raigarh. Gunu village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gunu is 434634. The village covers a total geographical area of 1120.94 hectares and falls under the 496115 pincode. Lailunga is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Gunu

According to the 2011 Census, Gunu village had a total population of 739 people, including 362 males and 377 females, living in 200 households. The sex ratio was 1,041 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.30%, with male literacy at 75.48% and female literacy at 43.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 27, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 516.

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

Nearby Villages of Gunu

Gunu 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 Gunu

Gunu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhupdeopur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lailunga to Gunu is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Gunu is about 78 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gunu

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

Health Facilities in Gunu

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

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