Ghutia - Golamunda, Kalahandi

Ghutia is a village situated in the Golamunda tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Golamunda and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Khambaldi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghutia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghutia is 423897. The village covers a total geographical area of 666 hectares and falls under the 766029 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Ghutia

According to the 2011 Census, Ghutia village had a total population of 1,316 people, including 640 males and 676 females, living in 341 households. The sex ratio was 1,056 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.04%, with male literacy at 76.18% and female literacy at 40.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 274, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 421.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghutia

Ghutia 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 Ghutia

Ghutia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Ghutia is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Ghutia is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghutia

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

Health Facilities in Ghutia

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

FAQs about Ghutia