Ghuchepali - Patnagarh, Balangir

Ghuchepali is a village situated in the Patnagarh tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Patnagarh and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Ghuchepali village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghuchepali is 420689. The village covers a total geographical area of 408 hectares and falls under the 767025 pincode. Patnagarh is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Ghuchepali 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 Ghuchepali

According to the 2011 Census, Ghuchepali village had a total population of 869 people, including 414 males and 455 females, living in 177 households. The sex ratio was 1,099 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.45%, with male literacy at 82.42% and female literacy at 61.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 85, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 580.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghuchepali

Ghuchepali 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 Ghuchepali

Ghuchepali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kantabanji, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patnagarh to Ghuchepali is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Ghuchepali is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghuchepali

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

Health Facilities in Ghuchepali

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

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