Gududa - Remuna, Balasore
Gududa is a village situated in the Remuna tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from Remuna and around 15 km from Baleshwar. Gududa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Gududa is 392992. The village covers a total geographical area of 153 hectares and falls under the 756019 pincode. Remuna is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.
Gududa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Remuna Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Balasore Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Gududa
As per Census 2011, Gududa village has a total population of 1,553 people, consisting of 802 males and 751 females. The village has 419 households and a sex ratio of 936 females per 1,000 males. There are 148 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,142 literate and 411 illiterate residents. Additionally, 143 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Gududa are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,553 | 802 | 751 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 148 | 84 | 64 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 143 | 70 | 73 |
| Literate Population | 1,142 | 625 | 517 |
| Illiterate Population | 411 | 177 | 234 |
Nearby Villages of Gududa
Gududa 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Isupur | North-West | 0.90 km |
| Nachhipur | South | 0.98 km |
| Silasuan | South-West | 1.08 km |
| Kasimpur | South-East | 1.28 km |
| Bhadrasia | North-West | 1.52 km |
| Chhachina | West | 1.61 km |
| Panchurukhi | North-East | 1.62 km |
| Mundigan | West | 1.74 km |
| Mahada | South-West | 1.84 km |
| Dakhinapal | South | 1.94 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Gududa
Gududa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tikirapal Halt, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 123.0 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | Available within >10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Remuna to Gududa is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Gududa is about 15 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 Gududa
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Gududa village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | Yes | Available within village |
| ATM | Yes | Available within village |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Gududa
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Gududa village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Gududa
Where is Gududa located?
Gududa village is located in Remuna Tehsil, Balasore district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Gududa?
Gududa is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Gududa?
The pincode of Gududa is 756019.
What is the population of Gududa?
Gududa has a total population of 1,553, including 802 males and 751 females.
How many households are there in Gududa?
There are 419 households in Gududa.
What is the literacy rate in Gududa?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gududa is 73.54%. Male literacy is 77.93% and female literacy is 68.84%.