Gurujanguli - Kankadahad, Dhenkanal

Gurujanguli is a village situated in the Kankadahad tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 55 km from Parajang and around 95 km from Dhenkanal. Dashipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gurujanguli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gurujanguli is 402204. The village covers a total geographical area of 652 hectares and falls under the 759019 pincode. Kamakshyanagar is the nearest town, located about 46 km away.

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

Population of Gurujanguli

As per Census 2011, Gurujanguli village has a total population of 1,457 people, consisting of 747 males and 710 females. The village has 351 households and a sex ratio of 950 females per 1,000 males. There are 135 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,038 literate and 419 illiterate residents. Additionally, 242 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 77 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gurujanguli

Gurujanguli 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 Gurujanguli

Gurujanguli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Talcher, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kamakshyanagar to Gurujanguli is about 46 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Gurujanguli is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gurujanguli

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

Health Facilities in Gurujanguli

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

FAQs about Gurujanguli