Sourachakunda - Gudari, Rayagada
Sourachakunda is a village situated in the Gudari tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from Padmapur and around 80 km from Rayagada . Tembaguda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sourachakunda village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Sourachakunda is 427069. The village covers a total geographical area of 607 hectares and falls under the 765025 pincode. Gunupur is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.
Sourachakunda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Gunupur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Koraput Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Sourachakunda
Sourachakunda 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Surulukupa | South | 1.11 km |
| Patanagudi | North | 1.34 km |
| Kandhachakunda | West | 1.99 km |
| Kenduguda | South-East | 2.38 km |
| Milkapanga | East | 2.61 km |
| Merenda | North-West | 2.72 km |
| Jaripanga | South-West | 3.27 km |
| Khambari Guda | South-West | 3.29 km |
| Saradhapur | South | 3.88 km |
| Taralendi | South-East | 4.61 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Sourachakunda
Public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the Sourachakunda. The nearest railway station is Gunupur, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.8 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | Available within <1 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gunupur to Sourachakunda is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Sourachakunda is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Sourachakunda
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Sourachakunda village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within <1 km |
| ATM | No | Available within <1 km |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Sourachakunda
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Sourachakunda village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within <1 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within <1 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within <1 km |
FAQs about Sourachakunda
Where is Sourachakunda located?
Sourachakunda village is located in Gudari Tehsil, Rayagada district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Sourachakunda?
The Gram Panchayat of Sourachakunda is Tembaguda.
What is the pincode of Sourachakunda?
The pincode of Sourachakunda is 765025.