Guchapali - Khaprakhol, Balangir

Guchapali is a village situated in the Khaprakhol tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khaprakhol and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Telenpali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Guchapali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Guchapali is 420753. The village covers a total geographical area of 350 hectares and falls under the 767028 pincode. Patnagarh is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

Guchapali 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 Guchapali

According to the 2011 Census, Guchapali village had a total population of 722 people, including 354 males and 368 females, living in 177 households. The sex ratio was 1,040 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 36.85%, with male literacy at 46.23% and female literacy at 27.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 36, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 408.

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

Nearby Villages of Guchapali

Guchapali 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 Guchapali

Public transport in the Guchapali is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Lakhna, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patnagarh to Guchapali is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Guchapali is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Guchapali

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

Health Facilities in Guchapali

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

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