Gundala - Kundura, Koraput

Gundala is a village situated in the Kundura tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kundura and around 59 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. G Undala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gundala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gundala is 429167. The village covers a total geographical area of 2003 hectares and falls under the 764002 pincode. Sunabeda is the nearest town, located about 56 km away.

Gundala 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 Gundala

According to the 2011 Census, Gundala village had a total population of 3,211 people, including 1,575 males and 1,636 females, living in 755 households. The sex ratio was 1,039 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 36.50%, with male literacy at 46.01% and female literacy at 27.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 388, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,993.

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

Nearby Villages of Gundala

Gundala 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 Gundala

Gundala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dhanapur Orissa, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sunabeda to Gundala is about 56 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Gundala is about 59 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 Gundala

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

Health Facilities in Gundala

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

FAQs about Gundala