Gunduruchuan - Jamankira, Sambalpur

Gunduruchuan is a village situated in the Jamankira tehsil of Sambalpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 23 km from Kochinda and around 73 km from Sambalpur. Gunduruchuan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gunduruchuan is 381554. The village covers a total geographical area of 447 hectares and falls under the 768107 pincode. Kochinda is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Gunduruchuan

According to the 2011 Census, Gunduruchuan village had a total population of 1,201 people, including 606 males and 595 females, living in 342 households. The sex ratio was 982 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.17%, with male literacy at 77.44% and female literacy at 58.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 207, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 524.

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

Nearby Villages of Gunduruchuan

Gunduruchuan 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 Gunduruchuan

Gunduruchuan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rengali, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kochinda to Gunduruchuan is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sambalpur to Gunduruchuan is about 73 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gunduruchuan

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

Health Facilities in Gunduruchuan

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

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