Gamundi - Ghumusar, Ganjam

Gamundi is a village situated in the Ghumusar tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from Bhanjanagar and around 104 km from Chatrapur.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gamundi is 410621. The village covers a total geographical area of 340 hectares and falls under the 761126 pincode. Bhanjanagar is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

For political representation, the village falls under the Bhanjanagar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kandhamal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gamundi

According to the 2011 Census, Gamundi village had a total population of 3,303 people, including 1,649 males and 1,654 females, living in 681 households. The sex ratio was 1,003 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.30%, with male literacy at 88.87% and female literacy at 69.94%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 323, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 207.

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

Nearby Villages of Gamundi

Gamundi 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 Gamundi

Gamundi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Khallikot, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 104.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhanjanagar to Gamundi is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Gamundi is about 104 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gamundi

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

Health Facilities in Gamundi

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

FAQs about Gamundi