Gauda Munda - Parajang, Dhenkanal
Gauda Munda is a village situated in the Parajang tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Parajang and around 69 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Mundeilo serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gauda Munda village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Gauda Munda is 402257. The village covers a total geographical area of 15 hectares and falls under the 759120 pincode. Talcher is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.
Gauda Munda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Parjanga Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Dhenkanal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Gauda Munda
Gauda Munda 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Gehleikateni | East | 0.54 km |
| Gaudakateni | South-West | 0.66 km |
| Odasinga | North-West | 0.94 km |
| Mundeilo Balabhadrapur | East | 1.37 km |
| Naupal | South-East | 1.68 km |
| Hatiluchani | East | 1.86 km |
| Pitiri | North | 2.06 km |
| Saranga (ct) | West | 2.42 km |
| Brahmanbedia | East | 2.69 km |
| Garhaparajang | South-East | 3.16 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Gauda Munda
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Gauda Munda. The nearest railway station is Talcher Thermal, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.1 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Talcher to Gauda Munda is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Gauda Munda is about 69 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Gauda Munda
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Gauda Munda village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Gauda Munda
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Gauda Munda village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Gauda Munda
Where is Gauda Munda located?
Gauda Munda village is located in Parajang Tehsil, Dhenkanal district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Gauda Munda?
The Gram Panchayat of Gauda Munda is Mundeilo.
What is the pincode of Gauda Munda?
The pincode of Gauda Munda is 759120.