Guriguda - Mohana, Gajapati

Guriguda is a village situated in the Mohana tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mohana and around 51 km from the district headquarters in Paralakhemundi. Antaraba serves as the Gram Panchayat for Guriguda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Guriguda is 413817. The village covers a total geographical area of 319 hectares and falls under the 761217 pincode. Digapahandi is the nearest town, located about 58 km away.

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

Population of Guriguda

As per Census 2011, Guriguda village has a total population of 385 people, consisting of 192 males and 193 females. The village has 81 households and a sex ratio of 1,005 females per 1,000 males. There are 86 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 92 literate and 293 illiterate residents. Additionally, 253 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Guriguda

Guriguda 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 Guriguda

Public transport in the Guriguda is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gunupur, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 105.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digapahandi to Guriguda is about 58 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Guriguda is about 51 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 Guriguda

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

Health Facilities in Guriguda

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

FAQs about Guriguda