Gundichapada - Odapada, Dhenkanal

Gundichapada is a village situated in the Odapada tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from Dhenkanal Sadar and around 10 km from Dhenkanal. Gundicha Pada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gundichapada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gundichapada is 403245. The village covers a total geographical area of 382 hectares and falls under the 759025 pincode. Dhenkanal is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Gundichapada

As per Census 2011, Gundichapada village has a total population of 1,490 people, consisting of 775 males and 715 females. The village has 346 households and a sex ratio of 922 females per 1,000 males. There are 208 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,115 literate and 375 illiterate residents. Additionally, 64 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 164 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gundichapada

Gundichapada 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 Gundichapada

Gundichapada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dandi Mal, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dhenkanal to Gundichapada is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Gundichapada is about 10 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gundichapada

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

Health Facilities in Gundichapada

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

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