Gungunia

Gungunia is a village located in Jayapatna tehsil of Kalahandi district in Odisha, India. It is situated 47km away from sub-district headquarter Jayapatna (tehsildar office) and 58km away from district headquarter Bhawanipatna. As per 2009 stats, Bandigaon is the gram panchayat of Gungunia village.

Here you can discover what makes Gungunia unique in its vibrant Jayapatna-Kalahandi region. You’ll see Gungunia’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Gungunia

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Gungunia is 424098. The village spans a total geographical area of 296 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 766017. Junagarh is nearest town to Gungunia village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 22km away.

When it comes to local governance, Gungunia village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Dharmgarh Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kalahandi Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Gungunia

Population of Gungunia

According to the 2011 Census, Gungunia has a total population of about 860, with approximately 439 males and 421 females. The sex ratio is around 958 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 109 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 137 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 190. The overall literacy rate is approximately 53.60%, with male literacy at about 68.56% and female literacy near 38.00%. There are around 204 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Gungunia's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Gungunia

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Gungunia. As per the 2011 stats, Gungunia had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Gungunia

Knowing the nearby villages of Gungunia helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Gungunia.

Frequently Asked Questions about Gungunia