Gundurupali - Khaprakhol, Balangir

Gundurupali is a village situated in the Khaprakhol tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khaprakhol and around 74 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Khaparakhol serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gundurupali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gundurupali is 420777. The village covers a total geographical area of 372 hectares and falls under the 767028 pincode. Patnagarh is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Gundurupali 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 Gundurupali

According to the 2011 Census, Gundurupali village had a total population of 542 people, including 276 males and 266 females, living in 133 households. The sex ratio was 964 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.75%, with male literacy at 66.52% and female literacy at 37.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 36, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 21.

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

Nearby Villages of Gundurupali

Gundurupali 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 Gundurupali

Gundurupali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Harishanker Rd, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patnagarh to Gundurupali is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Gundurupali is about 74 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 Gundurupali

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

Health Facilities in Gundurupali

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

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