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Best Places to Visit & Things To Do in Gundura, Patrapur, Odisha [Updated-2026]

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April 2, 2026

Best Places to Visit & Things To Do in Gundura, Patrapur, Odisha [Updated-2026]

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about Gundura village (also spelled Gundara or Gundra) in the Patrapur block of Ganjam district, Odisha.

Gundura is a village that serves as its own Gram Panchayat, making it an important local administrative center for several surrounding villages in the Patrapur area .

📌 Overview & Quick Facts

Feature	Details
Village Name	Gundura / Gundara / Gundra
Gram Panchayat	Gundura (the village governs itself)
Block / Tehsil	Patrapur
Sub-District	Jarada
District	Ganjam, Odisha
Pin Code	761005 (also reported as 761132 in some sources)
Post Office	Mujjagada
Telephone Code	06814
Total Population (2011 Census)	1,444 people
Total Households (2011)	298
Geographical Area	145 hectares
Elevation	18 meters above sea level
Nearest Town	Brahmapur (Berhampur), approximately 45 km away

📋 Administration & Location

Administrative Role: Gundura is a Gram Panchayat that works under the Patrapur Community Development Block. The panchayat is listed as GUNDURA in official government records .
Political Representation: The village falls under the Chikiti Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Berhampur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency .
Location Details: Gundura is situated approximately 67 km from the district headquarters at Chhatrapur and 223 km from the state capital Bhubaneswar . The village is located close to the Andhra Pradesh border near Srikakulam district, and it is near the Bay of Bengal, resulting in humidity in the weather .
Surrounding Tehsils: Gundura is surrounded by Kanchili Tehsil towards the South, Chikiti Tehsil towards the East, Ichapuram Tehsil towards the East, and Kaviti Tehsil towards the East .
Nearby Cities: Ichchapuram, Berhampur, Brahmapur, and Parlakhemundi are the nearby cities to Gundura .

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Population & Demographics (2011 Census)

Gundura has a total population of 1,444, with a relatively balanced gender ratio and a literacy rate of approximately 60.2% . The detailed demographics are as follows:

Particulars	Total	Male	Female
Total Population	1,444	731	713
Female Population %	–	–	49.4%
Child Population (0-6 yrs)	Data not specified	–	–
Scheduled Castes (SC)	309 (21.4%)	163	146
Scheduled Tribes (ST)	0 (0%)	0	0
Literacy Rate	60.2%	71.7%	48.5%
Literate Population	870	524	346
Illiterate Population	574	207	367
Total Households	298	–	–

The village has a slightly higher male population (731 males vs. 713 females) . The Scheduled Caste (SC) population forms a significant portion at 21.4% of the total population, while there are no Scheduled Tribe (ST) residents recorded in the village .

Languages Spoken: Oriya is the local language, along with Hindi and Telugu due to the village’s proximity to the Andhra Pradesh border .

🏫 Infrastructure & Amenities

Gundura has several essential facilities available within the village, though some advanced services are located in nearby towns.

Educational Facilities

Facility Type	Availability	Details
Pre-Primary School	✅ Available	Private pre-primary school available
Primary School	✅ Available	Government Primary School available
Middle School	✅ Available	Government Middle School available
Secondary School	❌ Not Available	Nearest government secondary school in Sunakhale (5-10 km away)
Senior Secondary School	❌ Not Available	Nearest in Samantiapalli (5-10 km away)
Arts & Science Degree College	❌ Not Available	Nearest in Samantiapalli (5-10 km away)

Banking & Financial Services

Service Type	Availability	Details
Number of Banks in Panchayat	6 banks	Gundura Panchayat has 6 banks serving the area
Bank Branches	✅ Available	Bank of India (Jarada branch) and State Bank of India (Patrapur branch) are operational
ATM	❌ Not Available	Nearest ATM in Patrapur (approx. 10.2 km away)

Healthcare Facilities

Facility Type	Availability	Details
Primary Health Sub-Centre	✅ Available	Available in the village with 2 paramedical staff
Primary Health Centre (PHC)	❌ Not Available	Nearest PHC in Patrapur (5-10 km away)
Community Health Centre (CHC)	❌ Not Available	Nearest CHC 5-10 km away
Veterinary Hospital	❌ Not Available	Nearest 5-10 km away

Transportation

Facility Type	Availability	Details
Public Bus Service	❌ Not Available	No public bus service within 10 km
Private Bus Service	✅ Available	Available in the village
Railway Station	❌ Not Available	Nearest station more than 10 km away
All-Weather Road	✅ Available	Approachable by all-weather roads
National Highway	✅ Available	Nearest within 5 km
State Highway	⚠️ Limited	Available within 5-10 km

Drinking Water & Sanitation

Source	Availability
Treated Tap Water	✅ Available (all year round, including summer)
Untreated Tap Water	✅ Available
Hand Pump	✅ Available
Well	✅ Available
Tube Wells/Boreholes	✅ Available
Garbage Collection System	❌ Not Available
Drainage System	Open Drainage System

Other Amenities

Facility Type	Availability	Details
Electricity Supply	✅ Available	All households electrified
Mobile Coverage	✅ Available	Available in the village
Internet Centre	❌ Not Available	No facility within 10 km
Cinema Theatre	⚠️ Limited	Bapujee Natya Sangha in Khariaguda (approx. 11.4 km away)
Temples	✅ Available	Chanchuda Siba Temple (3.2 km), Rameswar Mandir (5.1 km), Shiva Mandir (5.2 km)

🌾 Agriculture & Economy

Agriculture is the main occupation in Gundura. Key agricultural details include:

Main Crops: Paddy, Pulses, and Biri
Total Sown/Agricultural Area: 121.3 hectares
Irrigated Area: 98.98 hectares (canal irrigation)
Un-irrigated Area: 22.32 hectares
Non-Agricultural Area: 20.1 hectares
Permanent Pastures/Grazing Lands: 3.4 hectares
Agricultural Power Supply: 12 hours in summer, 14 hours in winter

Commodities Market: The nearest market/mandi for commodity prices is in Digapahandi .

📈 Development & Government Schemes (MGNREGA)

Gundura has an active record of development work under MGNREGA and other government schemes. Recent projects include:

Work Name	Category	Estimated Cost	Expenditure
Avenue plantation from Laxmipur to Manikapur Chaka (1st year) 2021-22	Drought Proofing	₹5.66 lakhs	₹5.58 lakhs
Renovation of Dandasi Nala	Micro Irrigation Works	₹10 lakhs	₹8.04 lakhs
Renovation of Nuabandha at Jagannathpur	Water Conservation	₹10 lakhs	₹7.47 lakhs
Renovation of Dhoba Bandha	Water Bodies Renovation	₹10 lakhs	₹7.85 lakhs
Renovation of Beda Bandha at Jagannathpur	Water Bodies Renovation	₹10 lakhs	₹5.88 lakhs
Road improvement from Village to Smasana	Rural Connectivity	₹5 lakhs	₹3.14 lakhs
AWC Centre at Inside School, Laxmipur	Anganwadi Infrastructure	₹5 lakhs	₹2.33 lakhs

The total expenditure on MGNREGA works in Gundura Panchayat for the financial year 2021-2022 was ₹40.39 lakhs .

🗺️ Villages under Gundura Gram Panchayat

Gundura Gram Panchayat administers several villages. Based on the available information, these include:

Village Name	Population (approx.)	Notes
Gundura (main village)	1,444	Panchayat headquarters
Jaganathapur	1,082	Located within Gundura Panchayat
Other villages	Data not specified	Additional villages under this panchayat

Note: Jaganathapur village falls under the Gundura Gram Panchayat and has a population of 1,082 with 241 households. It is located approximately 57 km from Jarada sub-district headquarters and 79 km from Chatrapur district headquarters .

📝 Summary

Gundura is a village that serves as an important Gram Panchayat headquarters in the Patrapur block. With a population of 1,444 and 298 households, the village has basic educational and primary healthcare facilities including a primary health sub-centre. The panchayat has 6 banks serving the area, and active development work is ongoing under MGNREGA with a focus on water conservation, micro-irrigation, and rural connectivity projects.

The village faces challenges with limited transportation options (no public bus or railway connectivity within 10 km), lack of secondary/higher education facilities within the village, and an open drainage system with no garbage collection. However, treated tap water is available year-round, all households are electrified, and private bus services are available.

The village is located close to the Andhra Pradesh border, with Brahmapur (Berhampur) being the nearest major city at approximately 45 km away. The primary language spoken is Oriya, along with Hindi and Telugu due to the border proximity .