Gunchadihi Village - 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

As per Census 2011, Gunchadihi village has a total population of 286 people, consisting of 137 males and 149 females. The village has 81 households and a sex ratio of 1,087 females per 1,000 males. There are 36 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 155 literate and 131 illiterate residents. Additionally, 26 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 67 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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:

FAQs about Gunchadihi