Gurilo

Gurilo is a village located in Balimi tehsil of Dhenkanal district in Odisha, India. It is situated 14km away from sub-district headquarter Balimi (tehsildar office) and 46km away from district headquarter Dhenkanal. As per 2009 stats, Dudurukote is the gram panchayat of Gurilo village.

Here you can discover what makes Gurilo unique in its vibrant Balimi-Dhenkanal region. You’ll see Gurilo’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Gurilo

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Gurilo is 403038. The village spans a total geographical area of 279 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 759020. Dhenkanal is nearest town to Gurilo village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 46km away.

When it comes to local governance, Gurilo village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Hindol Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Dhenkanal Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Gurilo

Population of Gurilo

According to the 2011 Census, Gurilo has a total population of about 626, with approximately 336 males and 290 females. The sex ratio is around 863 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 72 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 19 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 9. The overall literacy rate is approximately 61.02%, with male literacy at about 65.48% and female literacy near 55.86%. There are around 148 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Gurilo's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Gurilo

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Gurilo. As per the 2011 stats, Gurilo had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Gurilo

Knowing the nearby villages of Gurilo helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Gurilo.

Frequently Asked Questions about Gurilo