Guhirapadar - Agalpur, Balangir

Guhirapadar is a village situated in the Agalpur tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 16 km from Loisinga and around 42 km from Balangir. Bharsuja serves as the Gram Panchayat for Guhirapadar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Guhirapadar is 419857. The village covers a total geographical area of 195 hectares and falls under the 767020 pincode. Balangir is the nearest town, located about 41 km away.

Guhirapadar 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 Guhirapadar

As per Census 2011, Guhirapadar village has a total population of 668 people, consisting of 337 males and 331 females. The village has 190 households and a sex ratio of 982 females per 1,000 males. There are 79 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 359 literate and 309 illiterate residents. Additionally, 88 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 16 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population668337331
Child Population (0–6 yrs)793940
Scheduled Castes (SC)884345
Scheduled Tribes (ST)16511
Literate Population359217142
Illiterate Population309120189

Nearby Villages of Guhirapadar

Guhirapadar 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)
BhutibahalWest1.02 km
BindhapaliNorth-East1.21 km
BharasujaSouth-East1.64 km
KarhimundaSouth-West1.91 km
SargipaliNorth-West1.98 km
ChhelakhaiEast2.19 km
JemapaliNorth2.26 km
DarlipaliSouth2.27 km
GundurumundaNorth-West2.50 km
SansaNorth2.63 km

Transport and Connectivity of Guhirapadar

Guhirapadar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khalipali, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balangir to Guhirapadar is about 41 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Guhirapadar is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Guhirapadar

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Guhirapadar

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Guhirapadar

Where is Guhirapadar located?

Guhirapadar village is located in Agalpur Tehsil, Balangir district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Guhirapadar?

The Gram Panchayat of Guhirapadar is Bharsuja.

What is the pincode of Guhirapadar?

The pincode of Guhirapadar is 767020.

What is the population of Guhirapadar?

Guhirapadar has a total population of 668, including 337 males and 331 females.

How many households are there in Guhirapadar?

There are 190 households in Guhirapadar.

What is the literacy rate in Guhirapadar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Guhirapadar is 53.74%. Male literacy is 64.39% and female literacy is 42.90%.