Gundunia - Jhumpura, Keonjhar

Gundunia is a village situated in the Jhumpura tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from Champua and around 45 km from Kendujhar. Gundunia village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gundunia is 385501. The village covers a total geographical area of 686 hectares and falls under the 758041 pincode. Champua is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Gundunia

According to the 2011 Census, Gundunia village had a total population of 1,721 people, including 861 males and 860 females, living in 436 households. The sex ratio was 999 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.32%, with male literacy at 76.33% and female literacy at 54.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 126, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 523.

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

Nearby Villages of Gundunia

Gundunia 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 Gundunia

Gundunia is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Porjanpur, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Champua to Gundunia is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Gundunia is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gundunia

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

Health Facilities in Gundunia

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

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