Gunjakhal village, Ambadala block | Pincode 765015

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

NAUNGA MAJHI

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LGD code: 424549
Pincode: 765015
Post office: Kashipur (Rayagada)
Population: 41
Households: 8
Literacy rate: 17.1%
Sex ratio: 952 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 17
Distance to district centre: 66 km
Distance to mandal centre: 20 km
Distance to Bhubaneswar: 252 km
Distance to Kolkata: 588 km
Nearest railway station: Lanjigarh Road Jn · 5 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Govt Hospital, Kakadamba · 12 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Gunjakhal compares

By population, Gunjakhal ranks #128 of 192 villages in Ambadala mandal.

Literacy rate

17.1%

−18.8% vs mandal average

Gunjakhal: 17.1%
Ambadala mandal: 35.9%
Rayagada district: 42.1%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

952

−52 vs mandal average

Gunjakhal: 952
Ambadala mandal: 1,004

Household size

people per home

5.1

+1.1 vs mandal average

Gunjakhal: 5.1
Ambadala mandal: 4.0

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Gunjakhal at a glance

Gunjakhal is a village of 41 people in 8 households (Census 2011) in Ambadala block, Rayagada district, Odisha, the 128th-largest of 192 villages in Ambadala block. Literacy is 17%, 19 points below the block average of 36% and the sex ratio is 952 women per 1,000 men. It lies 66 km from the Rayagada district centre, 5 km from Lanjigarh Road Jn railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 765015, served by Kashipur (Rayagada) post office; the LGD village code is 424549. The nearest hospital or health centre is Govt Hospital, Kakadamba, 12 km away. The sarpanch is NAUNGA MAJHI. The population is estimated at 48 in 2026, up 17% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Gunjakhal · this village	41	17%	—
Gondubaru · Ambadala	28	14%	0.2 km S
Bhatangpadar · Sadar	190	39%	0.5 km SW
Bhatangpadar · Muniguda	76	7%	0.5 km SW
Bhatangpadar · Ambadala	0	—	0.5 km SW
Matambaru · Muniguda	39	5%	0.8 km E
Kataminang · Ambadala	50	2%	1.1 km N

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Gunjakhal

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: No
Electricity for farms: No
Primary school: 0
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: No
Anganwadi centre: No
ASHA worker: No
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: BHAWANIPATNA
Distance to nearest town (km): 61
Distance to district HQ (km): 115
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 55
All-weather road: No
Gram panchayat (2011): Raghubari
Total area (ha): 35
Irrigated area (ha): 0
Forest area (ha): 20.77

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Gunjakhal

LGD code: 424549
Pincode: 765015
Post office: Kashipur (Rayagada)
Population (Census 2011): 41
Population (projected 2026): 48
Households: 8
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 952
Literacy rate: 17.1%
Coordinates: 19.93266°N, 83.44560°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Koraput
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Bissam Cuttack
Member of Parliament: Saptagiri Sankar Ulaka
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: NAUNGA MAJHI
Block / Mandal: Ambadala

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Rayagada district level

Then & Now

Gunjakhal — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+17.1%

Population · 2026

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+12.5%

Households · 2026

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 41Census 2011
Households: 8Census 2011
Literacy rate: 17.1%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 952 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 482026 proj. · +17.1% vs 2011
Est. households: 92026 projection
Active job cards: 1,26,090MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 73,434MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 3,31,48,964ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 951NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 45.1%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 96.6%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 50.5%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 92.7%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 69.1%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 68.3%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Rayagada district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 23,63,679PMAY-G · 23,63,679 of 28,49,889 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Rayagada district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 1,51,341Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Rayagada district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Getting there

How to reach Gunjakhal

Mandal centre

Ambadala · ≈ 20 km

≈ 41 min by car · 49 min by bike

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District centre

Rayagada · ≈ 66 km

≈ 2 h 16 min by car · 2 h 41 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Bhubaneswar252 kmcapital
Kolkata588 km
Hyderabad594 km
Chennai833 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationLanjigarh Road Jn5 km
Hospital / PHCGovt Hospital, Kakadamba12 km
ATM / bankUnion Bank29 km

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People in Odisha’s Babojola Village Sweep Streets 3 Times a Day & Fine Those Who Litter

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Odisha Panchayat Election 2027 | Ground Report From Binjharpur, Jajpur

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People in Odisha’s Babojola Village Sweep Streets 3 Times a Day & Fine Those Who Litter
The Better India10h ago
Odisha Panchayat Election 2027 | Ground Report From Binjharpur, Jajpur
Kanak News Odisha4 days ago
Odisha rejects premature release plea of Hindutva man Dara Singh in Graham Staines murder case
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Five minors among nine deaths by drowning in a day across Odisha
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Odisha tribal woman’s last rites delayed for two days over alleged religious conversion
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Nuakhai celebrated with fervour, gaiety in Western Odisha
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People often ask about Gunjakhal

What is the pincode of Gunjakhal?

The pincode of Gunjakhal, Ambadala block, Rayagada district, Odisha is 765015. The post office is Kashipur (Rayagada).

Which post office delivers to Gunjakhal?

Mail for Gunjakhal is delivered through Kashipur (Rayagada) post office, pincode 765015, in Ambadala block, Rayagada district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Gunjakhal located?

Gunjakhal is a village in Ambadala block of Rayagada district, Odisha, India.

What is the population of Gunjakhal as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Gunjakhal village has a population of 41 across 8 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Gunjakhal?

The current sarpanch of Gunjakhal gram panchayat is NAUNGA MAJHI.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Gunjakhal in?

Gunjakhal falls under the Koraput Lok Sabha constituency (PC #21) of Odisha.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Gunjakhal in?

Gunjakhal falls under the Bissam Cuttack assembly constituency (AC #139) of Odisha.

What is the literacy rate in Gunjakhal?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Gunjakhal village is 17.1%.

What is the sex ratio in Gunjakhal?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Gunjakhal village is 952 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Gunjakhal?

12 schemes currently match residents of Gunjakhal, including KALIA - Krushak Assistance for Livelihood and Income Augmentation, Madhu Babu Pension Yojana (MBPY), Mission Shakti - Odisha SHG Programme. Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Gunjakhal from Rayagada district centre?

Gunjakhal is approximately 66 km (straight-line) from the centre of Rayagada district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Gunjakhal?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Gunjakhal village is 424549.

How big is Gunjakhal compared to other villages in Ambadala block?

Gunjakhal ranks 128 of 192 villages in Ambadala block by Census 2011 population (41 residents).

How far is Gunjakhal from Bhubaneswar?

Gunjakhal is about 252 km from Bhubaneswar in a straight line (the state capital of Odisha); by road expect roughly 327 km.

How far is Gunjakhal from Kolkata?

Gunjakhal is about 588 km from Kolkata in a straight line; by road expect roughly 765 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Gunjakhal?

Lanjigarh Road Jn is the nearest railway station to Gunjakhal, about 5 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 6 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Gunjakhal?

Govt Hospital, Kakadamba is the nearest hospital or health centre to Gunjakhal, about 12 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 15 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Gunjakhal?

Union Bank is the nearest ATM or bank to Gunjakhal, about 29 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 37 km.

Who is the MP for Gunjakhal?

Gunjakhal is in Koraput Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Saptagiri Sankar Ulaka (INC).

What is the population of Gunjakhal in 2026?

Gunjakhal is estimated at 48 people in 2026, up about 17% from 41 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Gunjakhal in?

Odisha falls in the Eastern Plateau and Hills zone (rice, millets, pulses; rain-fed) and the East Coast Plains and Hills zone (rice, coconut, sugarcane, cashew) of the ICAR classification; Gunjakhal in Rayagada district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Gunjakhal?

NAUNGA MAJHI is the sarpanch of Gunjakhal gram panchayat, Ambadala block. See the sarpanch list of Ambadala block for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-21
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)