Gounju - Kanisi, Ganjam

Gounju is a village situated in the Kanisi tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from Gopalpur and around 22 km from Chatrapur. Ganju serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gounju village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gounju is 412620. The village covers a total geographical area of 448 hectares and falls under the 761002 pincode. Brahmapur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Gounju

According to the 2011 Census, Gounju village had a total population of 2,958 people, including 1,534 males and 1,424 females, living in 620 households. The sex ratio was 928 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.65%, with male literacy at 71.42% and female literacy at 42.94%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,092, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Gounju

Gounju 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 Gounju

Gounju is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Brahmapur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 116.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Brahmapur to Gounju is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Gounju is about 22 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gounju

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

Health Facilities in Gounju

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

FAQs about Gounju