Guchukapanga - Muniguda, Rayagada
Guchukapanga is a village situated in the Muniguda tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 45 km from Ambadala and around 105 km from Rayagada . Dimiriguda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Guchukapanga village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Guchukapanga is 424575. The village covers a total geographical area of 31 hectares and falls under the 765021 pincode. Bhawanipatna is the nearest town, located about 65 km away.
Guchukapanga 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 Guchukapanga
As per Census 2011, Guchukapanga village has a total population of 96 people, consisting of 45 males and 51 females. The village has 25 households and a sex ratio of 1,133 females per 1,000 males. There are 16 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 8 literate and 88 illiterate residents. Additionally, 46 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 50 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Guchukapanga are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 96 | 45 | 51 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 16 | 7 | 9 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 46 | 22 | 24 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 50 | 23 | 27 |
| Literate Population | 8 | 6 | 2 |
| Illiterate Population | 88 | 39 | 49 |
Nearby Villages of Guchukapanga
Guchukapanga is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Guchukapanga
Guchukapanga is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawanipatna to Guchukapanga is about 65 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Guchukapanga is about 105 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Guchukapanga
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Guchukapanga village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Guchukapanga
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Guchukapanga village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Guchukapanga
Where is Guchukapanga located?
Guchukapanga village is located in Muniguda Tehsil, Rayagada district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Guchukapanga?
The Gram Panchayat of Guchukapanga is Dimiriguda.
What is the pincode of Guchukapanga?
The pincode of Guchukapanga is 765021.
What is the population of Guchukapanga?
Guchukapanga has a total population of 96, including 45 males and 51 females.
How many households are there in Guchukapanga?
There are 25 households in Guchukapanga.
What is the literacy rate in Guchukapanga?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Guchukapanga is 8.33%. Male literacy is 13.33% and female literacy is 3.92%.