Gunthala - Rajkanika, Kendrapara

Gunthala is a village situated in the Rajkanika tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajkanika and around 64 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Barahadomanda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gunthala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gunthala is 395604. The village covers a total geographical area of 330 hectares and falls under the 754227 pincode. Pattamundai is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.

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

Population of Gunthala

As per Census 2011, Gunthala village has a total population of 346 people, consisting of 170 males and 176 females. The village has 88 households and a sex ratio of 1,035 females per 1,000 males. There are 48 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 252 literate and 94 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Gunthala

Gunthala 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 Gunthala

Gunthala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Baudpur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pattamundai to Gunthala is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Gunthala is about 64 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gunthala

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

Health Facilities in Gunthala

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

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