Gurujanga - Talcher, Angul

Gurujanga is a village situated in the Talcher tehsil of Angul district, Odisha. It is located approximately 11 km from Talcher Sadar and around 40 km from Anugul . Gurujanga village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gurujanga is 403921. The village covers a total geographical area of 964 hectares and falls under the 759146 pincode. Talcher is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Gurujanga

According to the 2011 Census, Gurujanga village had a total population of 3,478 people, including 1,783 males and 1,695 females, living in 832 households. The sex ratio was 951 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.52%, with male literacy at 84.66% and female literacy at 65.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 459, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 827.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Gurujanga

Gurujanga 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 Gurujanga

Gurujanga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Talcher, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Talcher to Gurujanga is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Anugul to Gurujanga is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gurujanga

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

Health Facilities in Gurujanga

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

FAQs about Gurujanga