Gunhapal - Pallahara, Angul

Gunhapal is a village situated in the Pallahara tehsil of Angul district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from Khamar and around 80 km from Anugul . Khamar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gunhapal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gunhapal is 403565. The village covers a total geographical area of 120 hectares and falls under the 759118 pincode. Palalahada is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Gunhapal

As per Census 2011, Gunhapal village has a total population of 179 people, consisting of 93 males and 86 females. The village has 38 households and a sex ratio of 924 females per 1,000 males. There are 25 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 96 literate and 83 illiterate residents. Additionally, 78 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gunhapal

Gunhapal 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 Gunhapal

Gunhapal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Talcher, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 102.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palalahada to Gunhapal is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Anugul to Gunhapal is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gunhapal

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

Health Facilities in Gunhapal

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

FAQs about Gunhapal