Gurjibhata - Kantabanji, Balangir

Gurjibhata is a village situated in the Kantabanji tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 22 km from Turekela and around 98 km from Balangir. Halanbhata serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gurjibhata village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gurjibhata is 420828. The village covers a total geographical area of 98 hectares and falls under the 767060 pincode. Kantabanji is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Gurjibhata

According to the 2011 Census, Gurjibhata village had a total population of 228 people, including 113 males and 115 females, living in 58 households. The sex ratio was 1,018 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.74%, with male literacy at 69.07% and female literacy at 39.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 75, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 46.

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

Nearby Villages of Gurjibhata

Gurjibhata 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 Gurjibhata

Gurjibhata is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Harishanker Rd, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kantabanji to Gurjibhata is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Gurjibhata is about 98 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gurjibhata

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

Health Facilities in Gurjibhata

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

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