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

As per Census 2011, Gudarikandha village has a total population of 124 people, consisting of 62 males and 62 females. The village has 35 households and a sex ratio of 1,000 females per 1,000 males. There are 15 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 29 literate and 95 illiterate residents. Additionally, 124 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1246262
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1578
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1246262
Literate Population29272
Illiterate Population953560

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ChadhiagaradaSouth-East1.04 km
MareibadiSouth-West1.16 km
GopalpurNorth1.97 km
BasudevpurNorth-West2.17 km
BadaburudaEast2.24 km
KhajuripalliWest2.29 km
DankariNorth2.32 km
KusaputSouth-East2.33 km
GhodapolanaWest2.64 km
ChotaraipurNorth-West2.74 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Gudarikandha

Where is Gudarikandha located?

Gudarikandha village is located in Digapahandi Tehsil, Ganjam district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gudarikandha?

The Gram Panchayat of Gudarikandha is Turubudi.

What is the pincode of Gudarikandha?

The pincode of Gudarikandha is 761012.

What is the population of Gudarikandha?

Gudarikandha has a total population of 124, including 62 males and 62 females.

How many households are there in Gudarikandha?

There are 35 households in Gudarikandha.

What is the literacy rate in Gudarikandha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gudarikandha is 23.39%. Male literacy is 43.55% and female literacy is 3.23%.