Ghutrukhal - Thuamul Rampur, Kalahandi

Ghutrukhal is a village situated in the Thuamul Rampur tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 70 km from the tehsil headquarters in Thuamul Rampur and around 148 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Talnagi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghutrukhal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghutrukhal is 424509. The village covers a total geographical area of 529 hectares and falls under the 766026 pincode. Bhawanipatna is the nearest town, located about 150 km away.

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

Population of Ghutrukhal

As per Census 2011, Ghutrukhal village has a total population of 130 people, consisting of 65 males and 65 females. The village has 37 households and a sex ratio of 1,000 females per 1,000 males. There are 11 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1 literate and 129 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 99 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghutrukhal

Ghutrukhal 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 Ghutrukhal

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Ghutrukhal. The nearest railway station is Tikiri, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawanipatna to Ghutrukhal is about 150 km, with a usual travel time of around ~4.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Ghutrukhal is about 148 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghutrukhal

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

Health Facilities in Ghutrukhal

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

FAQs about Ghutrukhal