Gurjibhata - Loisinga, Balangir

Gurjibhata is a village situated in the Loisinga tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Loisinga and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Jogisarda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gurjibhata village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gurjibhata is 419949. The village covers a total geographical area of 136 hectares and falls under the 767020 pincode. Balangir 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 Loisingha 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 844 people, including 433 males and 411 females, living in 224 households. The sex ratio was 949 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.69%, with male literacy at 87.25% and female literacy at 71.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 233, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 12.

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 auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Loisingha, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balangir 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 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. 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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