Gengutia - Parajang, Dhenkanal

Gengutia is a village situated in the Parajang tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Parajang and around 76 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Gengutia village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gengutia is 402248. The village covers a total geographical area of 118 hectares and falls under the 759029 pincode. Talcher is the nearest town, located about 19 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 Parjanga Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Dhenkanal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gengutia

According to the 2011 Census, Gengutia village had a total population of 626 people, including 301 males and 325 females, living in 145 households. The sex ratio was 1,080 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.47%, with male literacy at 91.48% and female literacy at 68.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 152.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

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 shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Talcher, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Talcher to Gengutia is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Gengutia is about 76 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. 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