Gunakhal - Kolnara, Rayagada

Gunakhal is a village situated in the Kolnara tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from Rayagada and around 15 km from Rayagada . Therubali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gunakhal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gunakhal is 426223. The village covers a total geographical area of 624 hectares and falls under the 764027 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Gunakhal

As per Census 2011, Gunakhal village has a total population of 646 people, consisting of 312 males and 334 females. The village has 147 households and a sex ratio of 1,070 females per 1,000 males. There are 104 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 226 literate and 420 illiterate residents. Additionally, 574 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population646312334
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1045153
Scheduled Tribes (ST)574278296
Literate Population22613393
Illiterate Population420179241

Nearby Villages of Gunakhal

Gunakhal 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
MaudigoraSouth1.18 km
PindapadarEast1.74 km
SiliputNorth-West1.81 km
NeelabhadraWest2.23 km
MonisingiSouth-East2.32 km
Elagalupadu (bandhaguda)North2.36 km
TamparbiduniSouth-West2.44 km
AnugudaNorth-West2.94 km
GujalpaduNorth3.04 km
BodopadiaSouth3.12 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gunakhal

Public transport in the Gunakhal is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Therubali, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Gunakhal is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Gunakhal is about 15 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gunakhal

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Gunakhal

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Gunakhal

Where is Gunakhal located?

Gunakhal village is located in Kolnara Tehsil, Rayagada district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gunakhal?

The Gram Panchayat of Gunakhal is Therubali.

What is the pincode of Gunakhal?

The pincode of Gunakhal is 764027.

What is the population of Gunakhal?

Gunakhal has a total population of 646, including 312 males and 334 females.

How many households are there in Gunakhal?

There are 147 households in Gunakhal.

What is the literacy rate in Gunakhal?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gunakhal is 34.98%. Male literacy is 42.63% and female literacy is 27.84%.