Gundi - Gop, Puri

Gundi is a village situated in the Gop tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gop and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Banakhandi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gundi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gundi is 409494. The village covers a total geographical area of 103 hectares and falls under the 752111 pincode. Konark is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Gundi

According to the 2011 Census, Gundi village had a total population of 511 people, including 239 males and 272 females, living in 130 households. The sex ratio was 1,138 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.91%, with male literacy at 92.63% and female literacy at 78.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 30.

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

Nearby Villages of Gundi

Gundi 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 Gundi

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Gundi. The nearest railway station is Malatipatpur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Konark to Gundi is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Gundi is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gundi

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

Health Facilities in Gundi

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

FAQs about Gundi