Gengutia - Dhenkanal Sadar, Dhenkanal

Gengutia is a village situated in the Dhenkanal Sadar tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhenkanal Sadar and around 10 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Gengutia village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gengutia is 403170. The village covers a total geographical area of 249 hectares and falls under the 759013 pincode. Dhenkanal is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Gengutia

As per Census 2011, Gengutia village has a total population of 2,482 people, consisting of 1,318 males and 1,164 females. The village has 529 households and a sex ratio of 883 females per 1,000 males. There are 273 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,879 literate and 603 illiterate residents. Additionally, 671 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 108 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gengutia

Gengutia 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 Gengutia

Gengutia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dandi Mal, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dhenkanal to Gengutia is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gengutia

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

Health Facilities in Gengutia

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

FAQs about Gengutia