Ghuntagadia - Champua, Keonjhar

Ghuntagadia is a village situated in the Champua tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 23 km from Baria and around 50 km from Kendujhar. Kashipal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghuntagadia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghuntagadia is 385581. The village covers a total geographical area of 159 hectares and falls under the 758016 pincode. Kendujhar is the nearest town, located about 48 km away.

Ghuntagadia 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 Ghuntagadia

According to the 2011 Census, Ghuntagadia village had a total population of 716 people, including 377 males and 339 females, living in 149 households. The sex ratio was 899 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.88%, with male literacy at 69.97% and female literacy at 44.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 21, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 657.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghuntagadia

Ghuntagadia 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 Ghuntagadia

Ghuntagadia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Porjanpur, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendujhar to Ghuntagadia is about 48 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Ghuntagadia is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghuntagadia

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

Health Facilities in Ghuntagadia

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

FAQs about Ghuntagadia