Gudhiali - Lahunipara, Sundargarh

Gudhiali is a village situated in the Lahunipara tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lahunipara and around 161 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Rajamunda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gudhiali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gudhiali is 384851. The village covers a total geographical area of 139 hectares and falls under the 770040 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Gudhiali 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.

Population of Gudhiali

According to the 2011 Census, Gudhiali village had a total population of 1,016 people, including 526 males and 490 females, living in 250 households. The sex ratio was 932 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.14%, with male literacy at 85.96% and female literacy at 69.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 37, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 378.

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

Nearby Villages of Gudhiali

Gudhiali 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 Gudhiali

Gudhiali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bimlagarh Junction, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Gudhiali is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Gudhiali is about 161 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 Gudhiali

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

Health Facilities in Gudhiali

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

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