Gurandi
Gurandi is a Town and Tehsil in Gajapati District of Odisha. In India, a tehsil is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.
According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of Gurandi Block (CD) is 03106. The total area of Gurandi Tehsil is 133 km². Gurandi has a sex ratio of approximately 1048 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Gurandi Tehsil
Gurandi Tehsil has a total of 77 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Gurandi Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adaba | Tatipetti | Parlakhemundi (27 km) |
| 2 | Adagam | Badakathuru | Parlakhemundi (18 km) |
| 3 | Adasingi | Kantragada | Parlakhemundi (23 km) |
| 4 | Agarkhandi | Agarakhandi | Parlakhemundi (16 km) |
| 5 | Ankudu | Badagosani | Parlakhemundi (20 km) |
| 6 | Ariba | Kantragada | Parlakhemundi (20 km) |
| 7 | Arliseri | Kharasandha | Parlakhemundi (14 km) |
| 8 | Badadeula | Bomika | Parlakhemundi (28 km) |
| 9 | Badagam | Agarakhandi | Parlakhemundi (14 km) |
| 10 | Badagosani | Badagosani | Parlakhemundi (20 km) |
| 11 | Badakaturu | Badakathuru | Parlakhemundi (26 km) |
| 12 | Badanilapur | Badagosani | Parlakhemundi (19 km) |
| 13 | Badapratappur | Bagasola | Parlakhemundi (5 km) |
| 14 | Badua | Kharasandha | Parlakhemundi (13 km) |
| 15 | Bagasola | Bagasola | Parlakhemundi (12 km) |
| 16 | Bangarada | Kharasandha | Parlakhemundi (20 km) |
| 17 | Baralanda | Kharasandha | Parlakhemundi (21 km) |
| 18 | Batisiripur | Madhusudanpur | Parlakhemundi (18 km) |
| 19 | Bhuskudi | Bhusukudi | Parlakhemundi (20 km) |
| 20 | Biranarayanpur | Badagosani | Parlakhemundi (20 km) |
| 21 | Bitisingi | Namangada | Parlakhemundi (18 km) |
| 22 | Bomika | Bomika | Parlakhemundi (21 km) |
| 23 | Buguda | Madhusudanpur | Parlakhemundi (18 km) |
| 24 | Chandanakhala | Uppalada | Parlakhemundi (9 km) |
| 25 | Chatrapur | Badakathuru | Parlakhemundi (26 km) |
| 26 | Chintapali | Bomika | Parlakhemundi (17 km) |
| 27 | Damapur | Ghorani | Parlakhemundi (30 km) |
| 28 | Gajapatinagar | Saradhapur | Parlakhemundi (14 km) |
| 29 | Ghorani | Ghorani | Parlakhemundi (35 km) |
| 30 | Gokarnapur | Kantragada | Parlakhemundi (10 km) |
| 31 | Gurandi | Gurandi | Parlakhemundi (18 km) |
| 32 | Jakarabandha | Kantragada | Parlakhemundi (21 km) |
| 33 | Jangalpadu | Badagosani | Parlakhemundi (16 km) |
| 34 | Jaralunda | Kharasandha | Parlakhemundi (16 km) |
| 35 | Kaithada | Badagosani | Parlakhemundi (15 km) |
| 36 | Kamadhenu | Saradhapur | Parlakhemundi (17 km) |
| 37 | Kanayabhadra | Ghorani | Parlakhemundi (32 km) |
| 38 | Kantraguda | Kantragada | Parlakhemundi (18 km) |
| 39 | Kharada | Kharasandha | Parlakhemundi (10 km) |
| 40 | Kharasanda | Kharasandha | Parlakhemundi (13 km) |
| 41 | Kududa | Bagasola | Parlakhemundi (13 km) |
| 42 | Kujuni | Ghorani | Parlakhemundi (26 km) |
| 43 | Landahati | Kantragada | Parlakhemundi (25 km) |
| 44 | Lingipur | Bhusukudi | Parlakhemundi (14 km) |
| 45 | Luhasiripur | Madhusudanpur | Parlakhemundi (19 km) |
| 46 | Machamara | Machamara | Parlakhemundi (16 km) |
| 47 | Madhusudanpur | Madhusudanpur | Parlakhemundi (16 km) |
| 48 | Magada | Ghorani | Parlakhemundi (52 km) |
| 49 | Mahadeipur | Madhusudanpur | Parlakhemundi (20 km) |
| 50 | Mahadevipur | Badagosani | Parlakhemundi (18 km) |
| 51 | Makanapali | Ghorani | Parlakhemundi (31 km) |
| 52 | Mandaladevi | Bagasola | Parlakhemundi (14 km) |
| 53 | Meturu | Uppalada | Parlakhemundi (10 km) |
| 54 | Muktapur | Kharasandha | Parlakhemundi (10 km) |
| 55 | Naraharipur | Ghorani | Parlakhemundi (26 km) |
| 56 | Patikota | Uppalada | Parlakhemundi (10 km) |
| 57 | Rajapur | Machamara | Parlakhemundi (20 km) |
| 58 | Rajasitapur | Uppalada | Parlakhemundi (6 km) |
| 59 | Ranadevi | Bagasola | Parlakhemundi (8 km) |
| 60 | Routapur | Madhusudanpur | Parlakhemundi (16 km) |
| 61 | Sadabatilaxmipur | Ghorani | Parlakhemundi (23 km) |
| 62 | Sailoda | Bomika | Parlakhemundi (17 km) |
| 63 | Sanadeula | Bomika | Parlakhemundi (27 km) |
| 64 | Sanakaturu | Badakathuru | Parlakhemundi (27 km) |
| 65 | Saradhapur | Saradhapur | Parlakhemundi (19 km) |
| 66 | Sariapalli | Badakathuru | Parlakhemundi (19 km) |
| 67 | Singipur | Madhusudanpur | Parlakhemundi (16 km) |
| 68 | Souragosani | Badagosani | Parlakhemundi (20 km) |
| 69 | Subhadranarayandeopeta | Saradhapur | Parlakhemundi (22 km) |
| 70 | Sudhaba | Ghorani | Parlakhemundi (28 km) |
| 71 | Swagimahadeipur | Badagosani | Parlakhemundi (20 km) |
| 72 | Tamparkakiti | Bagasola | Parlakhemundi (12 km) |
| 73 | Tatipati | Tatipetti | Parlakhemundi (22 km) |
| 74 | Totagumuda | Madhusudanpur | Parlakhemundi (15 km) |
| 75 | Upaloda | Uppalada | Parlakhemundi (13 km) |
| 76 | Uttarselli | Badagosani | Parlakhemundi (16 km) |
| 77 | Vinala | Agarakhandi | Parlakhemundi (15 km) |
Population of Gurandi Tehsil
The population profile of Gurandi Tehsil offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.
Basic Population Details
This section offers a snapshot of Gurandi Tehsil's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 45,010 | 45,010 | N/A |
| Male Population | 21,970 | 21,970 | N/A |
| Female Population | 23,040 | 23,040 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,686 | 4,686 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,371 | 2,371 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,315 | 2,315 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 22,800 | 22,800 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 13,339 | 13,339 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 9,461 | 9,461 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 22,210 | 22,210 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 8,631 | 8,631 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 13,579 | 13,579 | N/A |
| Total Households | 11,694 | 11,694 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 45,010 people. Includes nearly 21,970 males and 23,040 females. Rural population is about 45,010 people.
- There are around 4,686 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 2,371 boys and 2,315 girls.
- Literate population is about 22,800 people. Non-literate population is around 22,210 people.
- There are nearly 11,694 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Gurandi Tehsil, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 7,198 | 7,198 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 3,459 | 3,459 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 3,739 | 3,739 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 2,853 | 2,853 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 1,343 | 1,343 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 1,510 | 1,510 | N/A |
| Population Density | 340 / km² | 340 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Gurandi Tehsil is approximately 7,198 people, including 3,459 males and 3,739 females. Around 7,198 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Gurandi Tehsil is about 2,853 people, including 1,343 males and 1,510 females. Around 2,853 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 340 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 340 people per sq. km.