Gundri - Golamunda, Kalahandi

Gundri is a village situated in the Golamunda tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 27 km from Kegaon and around 41 km from Bhawanipatna. Badachergaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gundri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gundri is 423686. The village covers a total geographical area of 373 hectares and falls under the 766011 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Gundri

According to the 2011 Census, Gundri village had a total population of 875 people, including 431 males and 444 females, living in 240 households. The sex ratio was 1,030 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.54%, with male literacy at 70.86% and female literacy at 40.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 291, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 227.

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

Nearby Villages of Gundri

Gundri 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 Gundri

Gundri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 16.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Gundri is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Gundri is about 41 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gundri

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

Health Facilities in Gundri

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

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