Guruguria - Ersama, Jagatsinghapur

Guruguria is a village situated in the Ersama tehsil of Jagatsinghapur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from Kujang and around 52 km from Jagatsinghapur . Baleipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Guruguria village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Guruguria is 397257. The village covers a total geographical area of 87 hectares and falls under the 754141 pincode. Paradip is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Guruguria 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 Guruguria

According to the 2011 Census, Guruguria village had a total population of 279 people, including 148 males and 131 females, living in 63 households. The sex ratio was 885 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.69%, with male literacy at 97.08% and female literacy at 77.24%.

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

Nearby Villages of Guruguria

Guruguria 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 Guruguria

Guruguria is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Badabandha Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Paradip to Guruguria is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jagatsinghapur to Guruguria 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 Guruguria

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

Health Facilities in Guruguria

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

FAQs about Guruguria