Gugudari - Barbil, Keonjhar

Gugudari is a village situated in the Barbil tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 23 km from Champua and around 58 km from Kendujhar. Chamakapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gugudari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gugudari is 385464. The village covers a total geographical area of 560 hectares and falls under the 758041 pincode. Joda is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Gugudari

According to the 2011 Census, Gugudari village had a total population of 275 people, including 132 males and 143 females, living in 59 households. The sex ratio was 1,083 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 37.62%, with male literacy at 50.50% and female literacy at 24.75%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 273.

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

Nearby Villages of Gugudari

Gugudari 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 Gugudari

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Gugudari. The nearest railway station is Jaroli, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 93.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Joda to Gugudari is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Gugudari is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gugudari

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

Health Facilities in Gugudari

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

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