Gudarikandha - Digapahandi, Ganjam

Gudarikandha is a village situated in the Digapahandi tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Digapahandi and around 66 km from the district headquarters in Chatrapur. Turubudi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gudarikandha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gudarikandha is 412817. The village covers a total geographical area of 305 hectares and falls under the 761012 pincode. Brahmapur is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Gudarikandha

According to the 2011 Census, Gudarikandha village had a total population of 124 people, including 62 males and 62 females, living in 35 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 26.61%, with male literacy at 49.09% and female literacy at 3.70%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 124.

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

Nearby Villages of Gudarikandha

Gudarikandha 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 Gudarikandha

Gudarikandha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Golanthra, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 125.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Brahmapur to Gudarikandha is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Gudarikandha is about 66 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gudarikandha

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

Health Facilities in Gudarikandha

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

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