Gurjimunda - Kesinga, Kalahandi

Gurjimunda is a village situated in the Kesinga tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kesinga and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Kundabandh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gurjimunda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gurjimunda is 422375. The village covers a total geographical area of 330 hectares and falls under the 766011 pincode. Kesinga is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Gurjimunda

According to the 2011 Census, Gurjimunda village had a total population of 1,246 people, including 609 males and 637 females, living in 348 households. The sex ratio was 1,046 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 39.28%, with male literacy at 55.70% and female literacy at 23.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 198, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 62.

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

Nearby Villages of Gurjimunda

Gurjimunda 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 Gurjimunda

Gurjimunda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kesinga, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 6.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kesinga to Gurjimunda is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Gurjimunda is about 35 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 Gurjimunda

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

Health Facilities in Gurjimunda

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

FAQs about Gurjimunda