Guduruguma - Golamunda, Kalahandi

Guduruguma is a village situated in the Golamunda tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Golamunda and around 78 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Naktikani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Guduruguma village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Guduruguma is 423861. The village covers a total geographical area of 314 hectares and falls under the 766016 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Guduruguma 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 Guduruguma

As per Census 2011, Guduruguma village has a total population of 485 people, consisting of 244 males and 241 females. The village has 150 households and a sex ratio of 987 females per 1,000 males. There are 66 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 226 literate and 259 illiterate residents. Additionally, 49 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 429 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Guduruguma

Guduruguma 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 Guduruguma

Guduruguma is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Guduruguma is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Guduruguma is about 78 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Guduruguma

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

Health Facilities in Guduruguma

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

FAQs about Guduruguma