Guntha - Pottangi, Koraput

Guntha is a village situated in the Pottangi tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pottangi and around 56 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Pukali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Guntha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Guntha is 430043. The village covers a total geographical area of 280 hectares and falls under the 764039 pincode. Jeypur is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Guntha 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 Guntha

According to the 2011 Census, Guntha village had a total population of 692 people, including 341 males and 351 females, living in 168 households. The sex ratio was 1,029 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 27.21%, with male literacy at 42.40% and female literacy at 12.01%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 468.

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

Nearby Villages of Guntha

Guntha 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 Guntha

Public transport in the Guntha is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bheja, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jeypur to Guntha is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Guntha is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Guntha

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

Health Facilities in Guntha

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

FAQs about Guntha