Ghungurpada - Harabhanga, Boudh

Ghungurpada is a village situated in the Harabhanga tehsil of Boudh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 75 km from Harbhanga and around 75 km from Baudh. Mahalikpada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghungurpada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghungurpada is 418791. The village covers a total geographical area of 141 hectares and falls under the 762020 pincode. Baudhgarh is the nearest town, located about 70 km away.

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

Population of Ghungurpada

As per Census 2011, Ghungurpada village has a total population of 135 people, consisting of 66 males and 69 females. The village has 32 households and a sex ratio of 1,045 females per 1,000 males. There are 19 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 77 literate and 58 illiterate residents. Additionally, 11 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 12 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1356669
Child Population (0–6 yrs)19811
Scheduled Castes (SC)1129
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1257
Literate Population774928
Illiterate Population581741

Nearby Villages of Ghungurpada

Ghungurpada 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
HatigadaSouth-West0.68 km
BhabapurWest1.44 km
AtalsaraNorth-West2.57 km
SankariWest2.70 km
PaidabhumiWest2.74 km
BadanandagaduSouth-West3.02 km
KumariNorth-West3.64 km
KusangaNorth-West4.02 km
MahalikpadaSouth-West4.19 km
BhagamundaWest4.95 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ghungurpada

Ghungurpada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Boinda, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 97.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baudhgarh to Ghungurpada is about 70 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baudh to Ghungurpada is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghungurpada

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Ghungurpada

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Ghungurpada

Where is Ghungurpada located?

Ghungurpada village is located in Harabhanga Tehsil, Boudh district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ghungurpada?

The Gram Panchayat of Ghungurpada is Mahalikpada.

What is the pincode of Ghungurpada?

The pincode of Ghungurpada is 762020.

What is the population of Ghungurpada?

Ghungurpada has a total population of 135, including 66 males and 69 females.

How many households are there in Ghungurpada?

There are 32 households in Ghungurpada.

What is the literacy rate in Ghungurpada?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ghungurpada is 57.04%. Male literacy is 74.24% and female literacy is 40.58%.