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

According to the 2011 Census, Gunakhal village had a total population of 646 people, including 312 males and 334 females, living in 147 households. The sex ratio was 1,071 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 41.70%, with male literacy at 50.96% and female literacy at 33.10%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 574.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

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