Gurunda - Muribahal, Balangir

Gurunda is a village situated in the Muribahal tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 21 km from Bangomunda and around 45 km from Balangir. Goimund serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gurunda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gurunda is 421308. The village covers a total geographical area of 231 hectares and falls under the 767040 pincode. Kantabanji is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Gurunda 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 Gurunda

According to the 2011 Census, Gurunda village had a total population of 947 people, including 469 males and 478 females, living in 215 households. The sex ratio was 1,019 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.98%, with male literacy at 71.87% and female literacy at 46.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 191, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 126.

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

Nearby Villages of Gurunda

Gurunda 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 Gurunda

Gurunda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Muribahal, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kantabanji to Gurunda is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Gurunda is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gurunda

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

Health Facilities in Gurunda

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

FAQs about Gurunda