Guhalipada - Basta, Balasore

Guhalipada is a village situated in the Basta tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from Singla and around 37 km from Baleshwar. Putura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Guhalipada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Guhalipada is 392213. The village covers a total geographical area of 73 hectares and falls under the 756081 pincode. Jaleswar is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Guhalipada

As per Census 2011, Guhalipada village has a total population of 1,741 people, consisting of 892 males and 849 females. The village has 441 households and a sex ratio of 951 females per 1,000 males. There are 206 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,335 literate and 406 illiterate residents. Additionally, 228 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 83 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Guhalipada

Guhalipada 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 Guhalipada

Guhalipada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Amarda Road, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 118.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaleswar to Guhalipada is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Guhalipada is about 37 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Guhalipada

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

Health Facilities in Guhalipada

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

FAQs about Guhalipada