Gunchadihi - Patnagarh, Balangir

Gunchadihi is a village situated in the Patnagarh tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Patnagarh and around 67 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Dangbahal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gunchadihi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gunchadihi is 420527. The village covers a total geographical area of 257 hectares and falls under the 767025 pincode. Patnagarh is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Gunchadihi 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 Gunchadihi

According to the 2011 Census, Gunchadihi village had a total population of 286 people, including 137 males and 149 females, living in 81 households. The sex ratio was 1,088 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.00%, with male literacy at 75.63% and female literacy at 49.62%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 26, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 67.

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

Nearby Villages of Gunchadihi

Gunchadihi 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 Gunchadihi

Gunchadihi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Loisingha, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patnagarh to Gunchadihi is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Gunchadihi is about 67 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gunchadihi

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

Health Facilities in Gunchadihi

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

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