Gutusalaguda - K. Nuagaon, Kandhamal

Gutusalaguda is a village situated in the K. Nuagaon tehsil of Kandhamal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 22 km from Sarangagarh and around 52 km from Phulbani. Bondaguda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gutusalaguda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gutusalaguda is 416161. The village covers a total geographical area of 189 hectares and falls under the 762106 pincode. G. Udayagiri is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Gutusalaguda

As per Census 2011, Gutusalaguda village has a total population of 118 people, consisting of 59 males and 59 females. The village has 35 households and a sex ratio of 1,000 females per 1,000 males. There are 6 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 63 literate and 55 illiterate residents. Additionally, 20 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 97 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1185959
Child Population (0–6 yrs)642
Scheduled Castes (SC)20713
Scheduled Tribes (ST)975245
Literate Population634320
Illiterate Population551639

Nearby Villages of Gutusalaguda

Gutusalaguda is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.

Transport and Connectivity of Gutusalaguda

Gutusalaguda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from G. Udayagiri to Gutusalaguda is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Phulbani to Gutusalaguda 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 Gutusalaguda

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Gutusalaguda

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Gutusalaguda

Where is Gutusalaguda located?

Gutusalaguda village is located in K. Nuagaon Tehsil, Kandhamal district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gutusalaguda?

The Gram Panchayat of Gutusalaguda is Bondaguda.

What is the pincode of Gutusalaguda?

The pincode of Gutusalaguda is 762106.

What is the population of Gutusalaguda?

Gutusalaguda has a total population of 118, including 59 males and 59 females.

How many households are there in Gutusalaguda?

There are 35 households in Gutusalaguda.

What is the literacy rate in Gutusalaguda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gutusalaguda is 53.39%. Male literacy is 72.88% and female literacy is 33.90%.