Guamunda - Ersama, Jagatsinghapur

Guamunda is a village situated in the Ersama tehsil of Jagatsinghapur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 17 km from Kujang and around 50 km from Jagatsinghapur . Bhitarandhari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Guamunda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Guamunda is 397284. The village covers a total geographical area of 144 hectares and falls under the 754139 pincode. Paradip is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Guamunda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Balikuda-ersama Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jagatsinghpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Guamunda

According to the 2011 Census, Guamunda village had a total population of 795 people, including 413 males and 382 females, living in 200 households. The sex ratio was 925 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.07%, with male literacy at 89.50% and female literacy at 82.27%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 50.

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

Nearby Villages of Guamunda

Guamunda 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 Guamunda

Guamunda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Badabandha Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Paradip to Guamunda is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jagatsinghapur to Guamunda is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Guamunda

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

Health Facilities in Guamunda

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

FAQs about Guamunda