Gulehi - Hindol, Dhenkanal

Gulehi is a village situated in the Hindol tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 17 km from Balimi and around 52 km from Dhenkanal. Gulehi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gulehi is 403028. The village covers a total geographical area of 337 hectares and falls under the 759020 pincode. Anugul is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Gulehi

As per Census 2011, Gulehi village has a total population of 1,814 people, consisting of 932 males and 882 females. The village has 407 households and a sex ratio of 946 females per 1,000 males. There are 216 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,193 literate and 621 illiterate residents. Additionally, 397 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 55 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gulehi

Gulehi 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 Gulehi

Gulehi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Meramandolil, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Anugul to Gulehi is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Gulehi is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gulehi

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

Health Facilities in Gulehi

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

FAQs about Gulehi