Gurasahi - Rayagada, Gajapati

Gurasahi is a village situated in the Rayagada tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rayagada and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Paralakhemundi. Jeerango serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gurasahi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gurasahi is 414789. The village covers a total geographical area of 355 hectares and falls under the 761213 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Gurasahi 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 Gurasahi

As per Census 2011, Gurasahi village has a total population of 330 people, consisting of 169 males and 161 females. The village has 71 households and a sex ratio of 952 females per 1,000 males. There are 56 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 44 literate and 286 illiterate residents. Additionally, 330 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gurasahi

Gurasahi 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 Gurasahi

Gurasahi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Parlakhemundi, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 133.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Gurasahi is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Gurasahi is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gurasahi

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

Health Facilities in Gurasahi

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

FAQs about Gurasahi