Gudabheli - Khariar, Nuapada

Gudabheli is a village situated in the Khariar tehsil of Nuapada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khariar and around 78 km from the district headquarters in Nuapada. Duajhar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gudabheli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gudabheli is 422034. The village covers a total geographical area of 100 hectares and falls under the 766118 pincode. Khariar Road is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Gudabheli

As per Census 2011, Gudabheli village has a total population of 430 people, consisting of 207 males and 223 females. The village has 118 households and a sex ratio of 1,077 females per 1,000 males. There are 49 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 271 literate and 159 illiterate residents. Additionally, 106 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 306 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Gudabheli are given below:

Nearby Villages of Gudabheli

Gudabheli 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 Gudabheli

Gudabheli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kantabanji, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khariar Road to Gudabheli is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nuapada to Gudabheli is about 78 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gudabheli

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

Health Facilities in Gudabheli

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

FAQs about Gudabheli