Gunia - Gop, Puri

Gunia is a village situated in the Gop tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 31 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gop and around 31 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Davara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gunia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gunia is 409437. The village covers a total geographical area of 70 hectares and falls under the 752107 pincode. Nimapada is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Gunia 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 Gunia

According to the 2011 Census, Gunia village had a total population of 116 people, including 63 males and 53 females, living in 33 households. The sex ratio was 841 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 91.18%, with male literacy at 92.98% and female literacy at 88.89%.

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

Nearby Villages of Gunia

Gunia 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 Gunia

Public transport in the Gunia is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sakhi Gopal, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nimapada to Gunia is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Gunia is about 31 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 Gunia

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

Health Facilities in Gunia

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

FAQs about Gunia