Gudimunda - Agalpur, Balangir

Gudimunda is a village situated in the Agalpur tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 17 km from Loisinga and around 55 km from Balangir. Agalpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gudimunda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gudimunda is 419840. The village covers a total geographical area of 197 hectares and falls under the 767020 pincode. Balangir is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.

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

Population of Gudimunda

According to the 2011 Census, Gudimunda village had a total population of 647 people, including 326 males and 321 females, living in 176 households. The sex ratio was 985 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.02%, with male literacy at 84.35% and female literacy at 63.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 49, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 96.

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

Nearby Villages of Gudimunda

Gudimunda 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 Gudimunda

Gudimunda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dungripadi, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balangir to Gudimunda is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Gudimunda is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gudimunda

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

Health Facilities in Gudimunda

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

FAQs about Gudimunda