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

According to the 2011 Census, Gundichapada village had a total population of 1,490 people, including 775 males and 715 females, living in 346 households. The sex ratio was 923 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.97%, with male literacy at 93.67% and female literacy at 79.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 64, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 164.

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

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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