Gunapur - Baliapal, Balasore

Gunapur is a village situated in the Baliapal tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 1 km from Baliapal and around 52 km from Baleshwar. Bahiapal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gunapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gunapur is 391964. The village covers a total geographical area of 103 hectares and falls under the 756026 pincode. Baleshwar is the nearest town, located about 57 km away.

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

Population of Gunapur

According to the 2011 Census, Gunapur village had a total population of 748 people, including 368 males and 380 females, living in 159 households. The sex ratio was 1,033 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.63%, with male literacy at 91.98% and female literacy at 79.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 382, 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 Gunapur

Gunapur 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 Gunapur

Public transport in the Gunapur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jaleswar, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 112.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baleshwar to Gunapur is about 57 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Gunapur is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gunapur

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

Health Facilities in Gunapur

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

FAQs about Gunapur