Ghikundi - Patnagarh, Balangir

Ghikundi is a village situated in the Patnagarh tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Patnagarh and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Ulba serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghikundi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghikundi is 420658. The village covers a total geographical area of 74 hectares and falls under the 767025 pincode. Patnagarh is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Ghikundi 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 Ghikundi

According to the 2011 Census, Ghikundi village had a total population of 182 people, including 100 males and 82 females, living in 48 households. The sex ratio was 820 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.56%, with male literacy at 80.00% and female literacy at 63.51%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 11, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 88.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghikundi

Ghikundi 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 Ghikundi

Ghikundi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Loisingha, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patnagarh to Ghikundi is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Ghikundi is about 33 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghikundi

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

Health Facilities in Ghikundi

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

FAQs about Ghikundi