Ghungupahadi - Kusumi, Mayurbhanj

Ghungupahadi is a village situated in the Kusumi tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from Rairangpur and around 90 km from Baripada. Bhutukabadi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghungupahadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghungupahadi is 388227. The village covers a total geographical area of 252 hectares and falls under the 757043 pincode. Rairangpur is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Ghungupahadi

According to the 2011 Census, Ghungupahadi village had a total population of 752 people, including 361 males and 391 females, living in 157 households. The sex ratio was 1,083 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.83%, with male literacy at 66.11% and female literacy at 38.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 46, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 601.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghungupahadi

Ghungupahadi 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 Ghungupahadi

Public transport in the Ghungupahadi is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Badampahar, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rairangpur to Ghungupahadi is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Ghungupahadi is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghungupahadi

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

Health Facilities in Ghungupahadi

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

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