Gurupali - Bheden, Bargarh

Gurupali is a village situated in the Bheden tehsil of Bargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 34 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bheden and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Bargarh. Ainlapali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gurupali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gurupali is 380559. The village covers a total geographical area of 126 hectares and falls under the 768104 pincode. Bargarh is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

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

Population of Gurupali

As per Census 2011, Gurupali village has a total population of 633 people, consisting of 317 males and 316 females. The village has 151 households and a sex ratio of 996 females per 1,000 males. There are 55 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 463 literate and 170 illiterate residents. Additionally, 259 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 32 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gurupali

Gurupali 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 Gurupali

Gurupali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Barpali, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bargarh to Gurupali is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gurupali

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

Health Facilities in Gurupali

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

FAQs about Gurupali