Gaurgaon - Ulunda, Sonepur

Gaurgaon is a village situated in the Ulunda tehsil of Sonepur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 3 km from Ulunda and around 13 km from Subarnapur. Ullunda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gaurgaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gaurgaon is 419223. The village covers a total geographical area of 449 hectares and falls under the 767062 pincode. Sonapur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Gaurgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Gaurgaon village had a total population of 1,235 people, including 655 males and 580 females, living in 318 households. The sex ratio was 885 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.73%, with male literacy at 74.96% and female literacy at 57.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 496, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 46.

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

Nearby Villages of Gaurgaon

Gaurgaon 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 Gaurgaon

Gaurgaon is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Charmal, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonapur to Gaurgaon is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Subarnapur to Gaurgaon is about 13 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 Gaurgaon

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

Health Facilities in Gaurgaon

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

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