Gounju is a village located in the Gopalpur Subdivision of Ganjam district,Odisha, India. This article provides a comprehensive overview of Gounju, covering its demographics, population statistics, household data, administrative structure, geographical area, connectivity, educational and medical facilities, electricity supply, drinking water sources, and nearby villages.
Gounju Overview
Administrative & Basic Details
Village
Gounju
Pincode
761002
Area
448 Sq. Km
Village Code
412620
Sub-District
Gopalpur
Sub-District Code
3094
District
Ganjam
District Code
354
State/UT
Odisha
State/UT Code
21
Gram Panchayat
Ganju
Gram Panchayat Code
117955
Block Panchayat
Rangeilunda
Block Panchayat Code
3745
Total Population (2011 Census)
2958
Total Households
620
Nearest Town
Brahmapur (Distance: 8 Km)
Gounju has a population of 2958 as recorded in the 2011 Census. It falls under the jurisdiction of Ganju Gram Panchayat and the Rangeilunda Block Panchayat in Gopalpur District. The village has 620 households and is identified by village code 412620. Gounju is located in the 761002 postal area, contributing significantly to the rural administrative structure of Gopalpur Sub-District.
Total Population of Gounju
As of the 2011 census, Population of Gounju has a population of approximately 2958 people, where the male population is 1534 and the female population is 1424.
Total
2958
Male
1534
Female
1424
Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Population of Gounju
The population data for Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) in Gounju is as follows:
Scheduled Caste (SC)
Total Scheduled Caste
2033
Male
1023
Female
1010
Scheduled Tribe (ST)
Total Scheduled Tribe
2
Male
1
Female
1
Household in Gounju
There are approximately 620 households in Gounju. The average household size in the village is about 4 persons per house.
Type
Stats
Household
620
People / Family
4
Assembly & Parliament Constituency of Gounju
Gounju falls under the Gopalpur Assembly and Parliament Constituency. The nearest town to Gounju is Gopalpur, which serves as the central hub for all major economic activities in the region.
Understanding Literacy Rates in Gounju Village
As per the 2011 Census, Gounju presents important statistics regarding its literacy and illiteracy rates.