Gundichanali - Kamakshyanagar, Dhenkanal

Gundichanali is a village situated in the Kamakshyanagar tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kamakshyanagar and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Kanapura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gundichanali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gundichanali is 402330. The village covers a total geographical area of 112 hectares and falls under the 759018 pincode. Kamakshyanagar is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Gundichanali

According to the 2011 Census, Gundichanali village had a total population of 634 people, including 308 males and 326 females, living in 160 households. The sex ratio was 1,058 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 49.43%, with male literacy at 59.29% and female literacy at 40.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 39, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 261.

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

Nearby Villages of Gundichanali

Gundichanali 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 Gundichanali

Public transport in the Gundichanali is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Hindol Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kamakshyanagar to Gundichanali is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Gundichanali is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gundichanali

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

Health Facilities in Gundichanali

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

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