Gunjodani - Rayagada

Gunjodani is a village situated in the Rayagada tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rayagada and around 16 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Bada Alubadi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gunjodani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gunjodani is 426397. The village covers a total geographical area of 77 hectares and falls under the 765002 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Gunjodani village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Rayagada Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Koraput Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gunjodani

As per Census 2011, Gunjodani village has a total population of 21 people, consisting of 9 males and 12 females. The village has 6 households and a sex ratio of 1,333 females per 1,000 males. There are 2 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2 literate and 19 illiterate residents. Additionally, 21 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Gunjodani are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population21912
Child Population (0–6 yrs)211
Scheduled Tribes (ST)21912
Literate Population22-
Illiterate Population19712

Nearby Villages of Gunjodani

Gunjodani 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ChampiaNorth0.98 km
KhilapadarSouth1.13 km
DumukupaduNorth-East1.48 km
BadaalubadiSouth-East1.95 km
Utakapadu (kandhaguda)North-West2.03 km
GogandaWest2.63 km
Kunjabadi (boiragiguda)South2.85 km
Kuli (kuliguda)North-West2.86 km
LelibiNorth-East2.89 km
MatikesoriNorth3.00 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gunjodani

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Gunjodani. The nearest railway station is Rayagada, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Gunjodani is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Gunjodani is about 16 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 Gunjodani

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Gunjodani

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Gunjodani

Where is Gunjodani located?

Gunjodani village is located in Rayagada Tehsil, Rayagada district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gunjodani?

The Gram Panchayat of Gunjodani is Bada Alubadi.

What is the pincode of Gunjodani?

The pincode of Gunjodani is 765002.

What is the population of Gunjodani?

Gunjodani has a total population of 21, including 9 males and 12 females.

How many households are there in Gunjodani?

There are 6 households in Gunjodani.