Gunupur - Narala, Kalahandi

Gunupur is a village situated in the Narala tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narala and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Gadebandha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gunupur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gunupur is 422749. The village covers a total geographical area of 309 hectares and falls under the 766110 pincode. Madanpur Rampur is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

Gunupur 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 Gunupur

As per Census 2011, Gunupur village has a total population of 706 people, consisting of 351 males and 355 females. The village has 191 households and a sex ratio of 1,011 females per 1,000 males. There are 109 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 352 literate and 354 illiterate residents. Additionally, 94 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 371 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Gunupur are given below:

Nearby Villages of Gunupur

Gunupur 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 Gunupur

Gunupur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rupra Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 9.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Madanpur Rampur to Gunupur is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Gunupur 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 Gunupur

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

Health Facilities in Gunupur

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

FAQs about Gunupur