Gundurisahi - Jagannath Prasad, Ganjam

Gundurisahi is a village situated in the Jagannath Prasad tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jagannath Prasad and around 121 km from the district headquarters in Chatrapur. Kadua serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gundurisahi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gundurisahi is 410459. The village covers a total geographical area of 264 hectares and falls under the 761121 pincode. Bhanjanagar is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

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

Population of Gundurisahi

As per Census 2011, Gundurisahi village has a total population of 671 people, consisting of 351 males and 320 females. The village has 160 households and a sex ratio of 911 females per 1,000 males. There are 58 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 488 literate and 183 illiterate residents. Additionally, 134 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gundurisahi

Gundurisahi 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 Gundurisahi

Gundurisahi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Balugaon, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhanjanagar to Gundurisahi is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Gundurisahi is about 121 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gundurisahi

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

Health Facilities in Gundurisahi

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

FAQs about Gundurisahi