Guhaldihi - Lahunipara, Sundargarh

Guhaldihi is a village situated in the Lahunipara tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lahunipara and around 172 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Kudheikela serves as the Gram Panchayat for Guhaldihi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Guhaldihi is 384891. The village covers a total geographical area of 138 hectares and falls under the 770040 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 69 km away.

Guhaldihi 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 Guhaldihi

According to the 2011 Census, Guhaldihi village had a total population of 191 people, including 88 males and 103 females, living in 55 households. The sex ratio was 1,170 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.15%, with male literacy at 63.16% and female literacy at 55.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 14, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 76.

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

Nearby Villages of Guhaldihi

Guhaldihi 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 Guhaldihi

Public transport in the Guhaldihi 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 78.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Guhaldihi is about 69 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Guhaldihi is about 172 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Guhaldihi

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

Health Facilities in Guhaldihi

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

FAQs about Guhaldihi