Gurudaba - Nuagad, Gajapati

Gurudaba is a village situated in the Nuagad tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 52 km from Serango and around 52 km from Paralakhemundi. K.jhalrasing serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gurudaba village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gurudaba is 414297. The village covers a total geographical area of 77 hectares and falls under the 761214 pincode. Parlakhemundi is the nearest town, located about 49 km away.

Gurudaba 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 Gurudaba

According to the 2011 Census, Gurudaba village had a total population of 111 people, including 51 males and 60 females, living in 23 households. The sex ratio was 1,176 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 49.47%, with male literacy at 63.04% and female literacy at 36.73%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 111.

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

Nearby Villages of Gurudaba

Gurudaba 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 Gurudaba

Gurudaba is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sitapuram Halt, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 117.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Parlakhemundi to Gurudaba is about 49 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Gurudaba is about 52 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 Gurudaba

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

Health Facilities in Gurudaba

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

FAQs about Gurudaba