Gunthapada - Kabisuryanagar, Ganjam

Gunthapada is a village situated in the Kabisuryanagar tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kabisuryanagar and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Chatrapur. Sunapalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gunthapada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gunthapada is 411402. The village covers a total geographical area of 224 hectares and falls under the 761104 pincode. Kavisurjyanagar is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

Gunthapada village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Aska Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Gunthapada

According to the 2011 Census, Gunthapada village had a total population of 1,971 people, including 1,002 males and 969 females, living in 415 households. The sex ratio was 967 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.88%, with male literacy at 82.23% and female literacy at 53.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 238.

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

Nearby Villages of Gunthapada

Gunthapada 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 Gunthapada

Gunthapada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Narasimhapura, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 101.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kavisurjyanagar to Gunthapada is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Gunthapada is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gunthapada

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

Health Facilities in Gunthapada

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

FAQs about Gunthapada