Gualigan - Rajkanika, Kendrapara

Gualigan is a village situated in the Rajkanika tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajkanika and around 54 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Taras serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gualigan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gualigan is 395615. The village covers a total geographical area of 191 hectares and falls under the 754220 pincode. Pattamundai is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Gualigan

According to the 2011 Census, Gualigan village had a total population of 850 people, including 408 males and 442 females, living in 202 households. The sex ratio was 1,083 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.48%, with male literacy at 93.52% and female literacy at 82.28%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 216, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Gualigan

Gualigan 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 Gualigan

Gualigan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhadrakh, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pattamundai to Gualigan is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Gualigan is about 54 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 Gualigan

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

Health Facilities in Gualigan

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

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