Gurujanga - Tangi-Choudwar, Cuttack

Gurujanga is a village situated in the Tangi-Choudwar tehsil of Cuttack district, Odisha. It is located approximately 23 km from Tangi and around 23 km from Cuttack. Salagaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gurujanga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gurujanga is 399339. The village covers a total geographical area of 132 hectares and falls under the 754028 pincode. Choudwar is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Gurujanga

According to the 2011 Census, Gurujanga village had a total population of 349 people, including 175 males and 174 females, living in 62 households. The sex ratio was 994 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.52%, with male literacy at 86.79% and female literacy at 61.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 149.

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

Nearby Villages of Gurujanga

Gurujanga 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 Gurujanga

Gurujanga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Charbatia, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Choudwar to Gurujanga is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cuttack to Gurujanga is about 23 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 Gurujanga

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

Health Facilities in Gurujanga

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

FAQs about Gurujanga