Guntaput - Nandapur, Koraput

Guntaput is a village situated in the Nandapur tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 40 km from Padua and around 80 km from Koraput. Panthulung serves as the Gram Panchayat for Guntaput village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Guntaput is 429727. The village covers a total geographical area of 28 hectares and falls under the 764041 pincode. Koraput is the nearest town, located about 96 km away.

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

Population of Guntaput

According to the 2011 Census, Guntaput village had a total population of 96 people, including 43 males and 53 females, living in 25 households. The sex ratio was 1,233 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.35%, with male literacy at 78.13% and female literacy at 30.95%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 9.

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

Nearby Villages of Guntaput

Guntaput 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 Guntaput

Public transport in the Guntaput is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Padua, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Koraput to Guntaput is about 96 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Guntaput is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Guntaput

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

Health Facilities in Guntaput

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

FAQs about Guntaput