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.

Gungunia has its own place in the vibrant Kalahandi region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

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.

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Population of Gungunia

Below is a concise population overview of Gungunia as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 860 439 421
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 109 54 55
Scheduled Castes (SC) 137 70 67
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 190 97 93
Literate Population 461 301 160
Illiterate Population 399 138 261

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Gungunia village:

  • The total population of Gungunia village is around 860, including approximately 439 males and 421 females, with a sex ratio of 958 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 109 children aged 0–6 years in Gungunia village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Gungunia village has 137 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 190 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Gungunia village is about 53.60%, with male literacy at 68.56% and female literacy at 38.00%.
  • There are around 204 households in Gungunia village.

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.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

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

Where is Gungunia located?
Gungunia village is situated in Jayapatna Tehsil, within the Kalahandi district of Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Gungunia?
The Gram Panchayat of Gungunia is Bandigaon (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Gungunia?
The pincode of Gungunia is 766017, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Gungunia as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Gungunia is 860, with 439 males and 421 females.
How many households are there in Gungunia as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Gungunia village has a total of 204 households.
What is the literacy rate in Gungunia as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Gungunia is 53.60%. The male literacy rate is 68.56%, while the female literacy rate is 38.00%.