Gunchitara - Muribahal, Balangir

Gunchitara is a village situated in the Muribahal tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 19 km from Titlagarh and around 80 km from Balangir. Tentulikhunti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gunchitara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gunchitara is 421486. The village covers a total geographical area of 472 hectares and falls under the 767033 pincode. Titlagarh is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Gunchitara

As per Census 2011, Gunchitara village has a total population of 2,240 people, consisting of 1,126 males and 1,114 females. The village has 593 households and a sex ratio of 989 females per 1,000 males. There are 311 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,004 literate and 1,236 illiterate residents. Additionally, 569 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 463 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gunchitara

Gunchitara 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 Gunchitara

Gunchitara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Titlagarh, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Titlagarh to Gunchitara is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Gunchitara is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gunchitara

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

Health Facilities in Gunchitara

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

FAQs about Gunchitara