Gunjiguda - Padmapur, Rayagada

Gunjiguda is a village situated in the Padmapur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Padmapur and around 120 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Nuagada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gunjiguda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gunjiguda is 427037. The village covers a total geographical area of 2283 hectares and falls under the 765025 pincode. Gunupur is the nearest town, located about 96 km away.

Gunjiguda 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 Gunjiguda

According to the 2011 Census, Gunjiguda village had a total population of 77 people, including 38 males and 39 females, living in 18 households. The sex ratio was 1,026 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 37.31%, with male literacy at 50.00% and female literacy at 25.71%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 55.

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

Nearby Villages of Gunjiguda

Gunjiguda 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 Gunjiguda

Public transport in the Gunjiguda is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gunupur, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gunupur to Gunjiguda is about 96 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Gunjiguda is about 120 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gunjiguda

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

Health Facilities in Gunjiguda

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

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