Ghiuriaguda - Kundura, Koraput

Ghiuriaguda is a village situated in the Kundura tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kundura and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Asana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghiuriaguda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghiuriaguda is 429166. The village covers a total geographical area of 204 hectares and falls under the 764002 pincode. Sunabeda is the nearest town, located about 56 km away.

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

Population of Ghiuriaguda

According to the 2011 Census, Ghiuriaguda village had a total population of 361 people, including 172 males and 189 females, living in 75 households. The sex ratio was 1,099 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 44.69%, with male literacy at 56.15% and female literacy at 34.27%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 8, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 119.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghiuriaguda

Ghiuriaguda 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 Ghiuriaguda

Ghiuriaguda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Charamula Kusum, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 16.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sunabeda to Ghiuriaguda is about 56 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Ghiuriaguda is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghiuriaguda

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

Health Facilities in Ghiuriaguda

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

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