Gogunda - Dornapal, Sukma

Gogunda is a village situated in the Dornapal tehsil of Sukma district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 83 km from Konta and around 135 km from Dantewada. Gogunda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gogunda is 450297. The village covers a total geographical area of 4585.4 hectares and falls under the 494122 pincode. Dornapal is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Gogunda

According to the 2011 Census, Gogunda village had a total population of 1,247 people, including 619 males and 628 females, living in 276 households. The sex ratio was 1,015 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 2.65%, with male literacy at 3.00% and female literacy at 2.30%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,241.

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

Nearby Villages of Gogunda

Gogunda 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 Gogunda

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Gogunda. The nearest railway station is Bacheli, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dornapal to Gogunda is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dantewada to Gogunda is about 135 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gogunda

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

Health Facilities in Gogunda

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

FAQs about Gogunda