Guludia - Rajnagar, Kendrapara

Guludia is a village situated in the Rajnagar tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajnagar and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Mahisasura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Guludia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Guludia is 395996. The village covers a total geographical area of 142 hectares and falls under the 754225 pincode. Pattamundai is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Guludia

As per Census 2011, Guludia village has a total population of 1,068 people, consisting of 546 males and 522 females. The village has 220 households and a sex ratio of 956 females per 1,000 males. There are 118 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 865 literate and 203 illiterate residents. Additionally, 64 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Guludia

Guludia 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 Guludia

Guludia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Paradip, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pattamundai to Guludia is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Guludia is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Guludia

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

Health Facilities in Guludia

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

FAQs about Guludia