Gunjarimeta - Kolnara, Rayagada

Gunjarimeta is a village situated in the Kolnara tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 23 km from Rayagada and around 38 km from Rayagada . Kailashpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gunjarimeta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gunjarimeta is 426417. The village covers a total geographical area of 246 hectares and falls under the 765029 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

Gunjarimeta 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 Gunjarimeta

According to the 2011 Census, Gunjarimeta village had a total population of 216 people, including 110 males and 106 females, living in 52 households. The sex ratio was 964 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 40.59%, with male literacy at 53.57% and female literacy at 27.91%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 212.

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

Nearby Villages of Gunjarimeta

Gunjarimeta 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 Gunjarimeta

Gunjarimeta is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Rayagada, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Gunjarimeta is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gunjarimeta

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

Health Facilities in Gunjarimeta

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

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