Gurujang - Kishorenagar, Angul

Gurujang is a village situated in the Kishorenagar tehsil of Angul district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from Kishorenagar and around 70 km from Anugul . Ambapal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gurujang village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gurujang is 404647. The village covers a total geographical area of 271 hectares and falls under the 759126 pincode. Anugul is the nearest town, located about 70 km away.

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

Population of Gurujang

As per Census 2011, Gurujang village has a total population of 555 people, consisting of 291 males and 264 females. The village has 133 households and a sex ratio of 907 females per 1,000 males. There are 81 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 401 literate and 154 illiterate residents. Additionally, 63 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 244 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gurujang

Gurujang 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Gurujang

Gurujang is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Saragipalli, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Anugul to Gurujang is about 70 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gurujang

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

Health Facilities in Gurujang

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

FAQs about Gurujang