Gandapali( Pukhamunda) - Bijepur, Bargarh

Gandapali( Pukhamunda) is a village situated in the Bijepur tehsil of Bargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 53 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bijepur and around 27 km from the district headquarters in Bargarh. Pada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gandapali( Pukhamunda) village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gandapali( Pukhamunda) is 380351. The village covers a total geographical area of 175 hectares and falls under the 768032 pincode. Bijepur is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Gandapali( Pukhamunda)

According to the 2011 Census, Gandapali( Pukhamunda) village had a total population of 583 people, including 297 males and 286 females, living in 139 households. The sex ratio was 963 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.85%, with male literacy at 80.16% and female literacy at 57.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 211, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 251.

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

Nearby Villages of Gandapali( Pukhamunda)

Gandapali( Pukhamunda) 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 Gandapali( Pukhamunda)

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Gandapali( Pukhamunda). The nearest railway station is Barpali, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bijepur to Gandapali( Pukhamunda) is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bargarh to Gandapali( Pukhamunda) is about 27 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 Gandapali( Pukhamunda)

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

Health Facilities in Gandapali( Pukhamunda)

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

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