Gurujanga - Dhenkanal Sadar, Dhenkanal

Gurujanga 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 serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gurujanga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gurujanga is 403172. The village covers a total geographical area of 208 hectares and falls under the 759013 pincode. Dhenkanal is the nearest town, located about 10 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 Kamakhyanagar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Dhenkanal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gurujanga

As per Census 2011, Gurujanga village has a total population of 664 people, consisting of 359 males and 305 females. The village has 130 households and a sex ratio of 849 females per 1,000 males. There are 71 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 535 literate and 129 illiterate residents.

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

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 Dandi Mal, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dhenkanal to Gurujanga 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 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