Gurandi - Paralakhemundi, Gajapati

Gurandi is a village situated in the Paralakhemundi tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 22 km from Gurandi and around 22 km from Paralakhemundi. Gurandi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gurandi is 414720. The village covers a total geographical area of 830 hectares and falls under the 761210 pincode. Parlakhemundi is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Gurandi

According to the 2011 Census, Gurandi village had a total population of 3,112 people, including 1,522 males and 1,590 females, living in 821 households. The sex ratio was 1,045 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.46%, with male literacy at 75.95% and female literacy at 57.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 432, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 14.

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

Nearby Villages of Gurandi

Gurandi 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 Gurandi

Gurandi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Parlakhemundi, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 137.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Parlakhemundi to Gurandi is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Gurandi is about 22 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gurandi

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

Health Facilities in Gurandi

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

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