Gengutia - Kaniha, Angul

Gengutia is a village situated in the Kaniha tehsil of Angul district, Odisha. It is located approximately 40 km from Rengali Damsite and around 90 km from Anugul . Susaba serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gengutia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gengutia is 403707. The village covers a total geographical area of 346 hectares and falls under the 759105 pincode. Talcher is the nearest town, located about 65 km away.

Gengutia village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Pallahara Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Dhenkanal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gengutia

As per Census 2011, Gengutia village has a total population of 753 people, consisting of 368 males and 385 females. The village has 200 households and a sex ratio of 1,046 females per 1,000 males. There are 76 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 486 literate and 267 illiterate residents. Additionally, 211 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Gengutia are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population753368385
Child Population (0–6 yrs)763343
Scheduled Castes (SC)211104107
Literate Population486285201
Illiterate Population26783184

Nearby Villages of Gengutia

Gengutia 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BatibaspurSouth-East1.12 km
JharabedaNorth-West1.45 km
BhaliabedaSouth2.22 km
DuarabandhaSouth-East2.22 km
SusubaSouth-West2.34 km
JharkilindaNorth-East2.81 km
PodagarhWest3.11 km
BesaliaEast3.67 km
DenaliWest3.94 km
Gandamula(gandamal)South4.35 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gengutia

Gengutia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Talcher, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 93.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Talcher to Gengutia is about 65 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Anugul to Gengutia is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gengutia

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Gengutia

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Gengutia

Where is Gengutia located?

Gengutia village is located in Kaniha Tehsil, Angul district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gengutia?

The Gram Panchayat of Gengutia is Susaba.

What is the pincode of Gengutia?

The pincode of Gengutia is 759105.

What is the population of Gengutia?

Gengutia has a total population of 753, including 368 males and 385 females.

How many households are there in Gengutia?

There are 200 households in Gengutia.

What is the literacy rate in Gengutia?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gengutia is 64.54%. Male literacy is 77.45% and female literacy is 52.21%.