Gaudsargiguda - Junagarh, Kalahandi

Gaudsargiguda is a village situated in the Junagarh tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Junagarh and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Palash serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gaudsargiguda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gaudsargiguda is 423783. The village covers a total geographical area of 322 hectares and falls under the 766017 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Gaudsargiguda 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 Gaudsargiguda

According to the 2011 Census, Gaudsargiguda village had a total population of 1,396 people, including 681 males and 715 females, living in 344 households. The sex ratio was 1,050 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.90%, with male literacy at 62.02% and female literacy at 36.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 276, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 106.

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

Nearby Villages of Gaudsargiguda

Gaudsargiguda 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 Gaudsargiguda

Gaudsargiguda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Gaudsargiguda is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Gaudsargiguda is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gaudsargiguda

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

Health Facilities in Gaudsargiguda

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

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