Anuguru - Nuagad, Gajapati

Anuguru is a village situated in the Nuagad tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 35 km from R.udaygiri and around 100 km from Paralakhemundi. Anuguru village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Anuguru is 413973. The village covers a total geographical area of 368 hectares and falls under the 761016 pincode. Gunupur is the nearest town, located about 48 km away.

Anuguru 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 Anuguru

As per Census 2011, Anuguru village has a total population of 594 people, consisting of 277 males and 317 females. The village has 150 households and a sex ratio of 1,144 females per 1,000 males. There are 101 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 97 literate and 497 illiterate residents. Additionally, 82 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population594277317
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1014556
Scheduled Tribes (ST)823844
Literate Population976037
Illiterate Population497217280

Nearby Villages of Anuguru

Anuguru 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
PoipadaraSouth-West1.54 km
KatamaSouth1.56 km
TatarangaEast2.07 km
PateigudaNorth-West2.07 km
KapilipadaraSouth-East2.12 km
LatingiWest2.28 km
KedipadarNorth2.67 km
TandarangSouth-East2.84 km
AtilimaNorth-East2.89 km
PartipangaSouth-West3.32 km

Transport and Connectivity of Anuguru

Anuguru is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Gunupur, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gunupur to Anuguru is about 48 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Anuguru is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Anuguru

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Anuguru

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Anuguru

Where is Anuguru located?

Anuguru village is located in Nuagad Tehsil, Gajapati district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Anuguru?

Anuguru is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Anuguru?

The pincode of Anuguru is 761016.

What is the population of Anuguru?

Anuguru has a total population of 594, including 277 males and 317 females.

How many households are there in Anuguru?

There are 150 households in Anuguru.

What is the literacy rate in Anuguru?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Anuguru is 16.33%. Male literacy is 21.66% and female literacy is 11.67%.