Gumura - Rajnagar, Kendrapara

Gumura is a village situated in the Rajnagar tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajnagar and around 73 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Rangani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gumura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gumura is 395826. The village covers a total geographical area of 96 hectares and falls under the 754248 pincode. Pattamundai is the nearest town, located about 43 km away.

Gumura 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 Gumura

According to the 2011 Census, Gumura village had a total population of 147 people, including 78 males and 69 females, living in 23 households. The sex ratio was 885 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.68%, with male literacy at 98.28% and female literacy at 43.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 14, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Gumura

Gumura 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 Gumura

Gumura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kendujhargarh, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 111.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pattamundai to Gumura is about 43 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Gumura is about 73 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gumura

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

Health Facilities in Gumura

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

FAQs about Gumura