Ghunsar - Khaprakhol, Balangir

Ghunsar is a village situated in the Khaprakhol tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khaprakhol and around 73 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Ghunsar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghunsar is 420781. The village covers a total geographical area of 318 hectares and falls under the 767028 pincode. Patnagarh is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

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

Population of Ghunsar

According to the 2011 Census, Ghunsar village had a total population of 687 people, including 363 males and 324 females, living in 204 households. The sex ratio was 893 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.84%, with male literacy at 80.58% and female literacy at 54.17%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 43, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 262.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghunsar

Ghunsar 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 Ghunsar

Ghunsar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Harishanker Rd, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patnagarh to Ghunsar is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Ghunsar is about 73 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghunsar

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

Health Facilities in Ghunsar

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

FAQs about Ghunsar