Goudkarla Khunta - Madanpur Rampur, Kalahandi

Goudkarla Khunta is a village situated in the Madanpur Rampur tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Madanpur Rampur and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. M.rampur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Goudkarla Khunta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Goudkarla Khunta is 422625. The village covers a total geographical area of 103 hectares and falls under the 766102 pincode. Bhawanipatna is the nearest town, located about 63 km away.

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

Population of Goudkarla Khunta

According to the 2011 Census, Goudkarla Khunta village had a total population of 390 people, including 187 males and 203 females, living in 103 households. The sex ratio was 1,086 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.88%, with male literacy at 83.33% and female literacy at 59.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 150, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 79.

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

Nearby Villages of Goudkarla Khunta

Goudkarla Khunta 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 Goudkarla Khunta

Goudkarla Khunta is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Norla Road, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawanipatna to Goudkarla Khunta is about 63 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Goudkarla Khunta

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

Health Facilities in Goudkarla Khunta

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

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