Gundichanali - Lahunipara, Sundargarh

Gundichanali is a village situated in the Lahunipara tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lahunipara and around 21 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Kurda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gundichanali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gundichanali is 384918. The village covers a total geographical area of 127 hectares and falls under the 770040 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 91 km away.

Gundichanali 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 Gundichanali

According to the 2011 Census, Gundichanali village had a total population of 134 people, including 70 males and 64 females, living in 32 households. The sex ratio was 914 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.47%, with male literacy at 65.57% and female literacy at 50.88%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 81.

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

Nearby Villages of Gundichanali

Gundichanali 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 Gundichanali

Public transport in the Gundichanali is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Barsuan, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Gundichanali is about 91 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Gundichanali is about 21 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 Gundichanali

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

Health Facilities in Gundichanali

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

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