Gurujanga - Hindol, Dhenkanal

Gurujanga is a village situated in the Hindol tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 35 km from Rasol and around 50 km from Dhenkanal. Dandiri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gurujanga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gurujanga is 403151. The village covers a total geographical area of 389 hectares and falls under the 759021 pincode. Dhenkanal is the nearest town, located about 52 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 Hindol 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 400 people, consisting of 184 males and 216 females. The village has 97 households and a sex ratio of 1,173 females per 1,000 males. There are 39 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 317 literate and 83 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 Nayabagirthipur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dhenkanal to Gurujanga is about 52 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Gurujanga is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. 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