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

According to the 2011 Census, Ghughurpala village had a total population of 292 people, including 146 males and 146 females, living in 93 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.00%, with male literacy at 73.17% and female literacy at 46.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 27, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 193.

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

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:

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