Ghughurpala - Titlagarh, Balangir

Ghughurpala is a village situated in the Titlagarh tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Titlagarh and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Bijepur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghughurpala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghughurpala is 421595. The village covers a total geographical area of 484 hectares and falls under the 767033 pincode. Titlagarh is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Ghughurpala

As per Census 2011, Ghughurpala village has a total population of 292 people, consisting of 146 males and 146 females. The village has 93 households and a sex ratio of 1,000 females per 1,000 males. There are 47 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 147 literate and 145 illiterate residents. Additionally, 27 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 193 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghughurpala

Ghughurpala 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 Ghughurpala

Ghughurpala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sikir, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Titlagarh to Ghughurpala is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Ghughurpala is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghughurpala

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

Health Facilities in Ghughurpala

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

FAQs about Ghughurpala