Gurundupali - Banei, Sundargarh
Gurundupali is a village situated in the Banei tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Banei and around 160 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Kendrikela serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gurundupali village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Gurundupali is 385115. The village covers a total geographical area of 31 hectares and falls under the 770038 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.
Gurundupali village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bonai Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sundargarh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Gurundupali
Gurundupali 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Jhaliaberna | South | 0.46 km |
| Kendrikala | North-West | 1.00 km |
| Pandrisila | South | 1.58 km |
| Uparpada | North-West | 1.81 km |
| Dareikala | South-West | 2.09 km |
| Alekhpur | West | 2.45 km |
| Deogaon | North-East | 2.68 km |
| Nuapali | South | 2.70 km |
| Hatkinali | South-East | 2.73 km |
| Pandua | South-West | 2.93 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Gurundupali
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Gurundupali. The nearest railway station is Barsuan, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.3 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Gurundupali is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Gurundupali is about 160 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Gurundupali
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Gurundupali village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Gurundupali
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Gurundupali village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Gurundupali
Where is Gurundupali located?
Gurundupali village is located in Banei Tehsil, Sundargarh district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Gurundupali?
The Gram Panchayat of Gurundupali is Kendrikela.
What is the pincode of Gurundupali?
The pincode of Gurundupali is 770038.