Gudia Bandha - Padmapur, Rayagada

Gudia Bandha is a village situated in the Padmapur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Padmapur and around 68 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Gudiabandha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gudia Bandha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gudia Bandha is 427114. The village covers a total geographical area of 715 hectares and falls under the 765025 pincode. Gunupur is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Gudia Bandha 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.

Population of Gudia Bandha

According to the 2011 Census, Gudia Bandha village had a total population of 1,001 people, including 484 males and 517 females, living in 257 households. The sex ratio was 1,068 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.63%, with male literacy at 89.10% and female literacy at 66.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 90, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 552.

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

Nearby Villages of Gudia Bandha

Gudia Bandha 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 Gudia Bandha

Gudia Bandha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gunupur, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gunupur to Gudia Bandha is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Gudia Bandha is about 68 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gudia Bandha

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

Health Facilities in Gudia Bandha

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

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