Gudari, Rayagada

Geography

Gudari is located at 19.35°N 83.78°E / 19.35; 83.78. It has an average elevation of 125 metres (410 feet).

Gudari is a town and a Notified Area Council(NAC) in Rayagada district in the Indian state of Odisha. This town is famous for its natural beauty totally surrounded by rivers,trees,hills. During rainy season it becomes like an island.Gudari is well connected with the outer world throughout the year. This place is famous for Maa Manikeswari temple.It is the 3rd biggest town in Rayagada District followed by Rayagada and Gunupur in 1st and 2nd. One of the best places where a conglomeration of Oriya and Telugu culture is found.

A science college is there for intermediate students. The Vamsadhara River beautifies the town Gudari. A large number of temples such as Lord Shiva, Kanak Durga, Kanika Parameswai, lord Venketeswar, Bhandar Gharani, Lord Krishna, lord Jagannath in the town shows the tradition and belief towards God and a bless for the people of Gudari. Bansadhara Net Zone is situated in the center of the Gudari. Mr Raghunath Panigrahi, Mr Amit Kumar Purohit and Mr Bishnu Prasad Sahu are the member of this Zone.

Demographics

As of Latest India census, Gudari had a population of 16,708. It constitutes of 14 Panchayats around the town. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Gudari has an average literacy rate of 60%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 70%, and female literacy is 51%. In Gudari, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age. Agriculture, state government services and business plays as major source of income for the people of Gudari