Gunji - Boipariguda, Koraput

Gunji is a village situated in the Boipariguda tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Boipariguda and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Mohuli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gunji village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gunji is 429267. The village covers a total geographical area of 437 hectares and falls under the 764043 pincode. Nabarangapur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Gunji village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Koraput Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Gunji

According to the 2011 Census, Gunji village had a total population of 518 people, including 261 males and 257 females, living in 144 households. The sex ratio was 985 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 19.25%, with male literacy at 24.64% and female literacy at 13.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 20, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 445.

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

Nearby Villages of Gunji

Gunji 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 Gunji

Gunji is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jeypore, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 13.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nabarangapur to Gunji is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Gunji 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 Gunji

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

Health Facilities in Gunji

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

FAQs about Gunji