Gurutuan - Barbil, Keonjhar

Gurutuan is a village situated in the Barbil tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 17 km from Bamebari and around 95 km from Kendujhar. Jajanga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gurutuan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gurutuan is 385347. The village covers a total geographical area of 483 hectares and falls under the 758016 pincode. Joda is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Gurutuan

According to the 2011 Census, Gurutuan village had a total population of 531 people, including 259 males and 272 females, living in 118 households. The sex ratio was 1,050 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.69%, with male literacy at 77.00% and female literacy at 45.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 53, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 475.

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

Nearby Villages of Gurutuan

Gurutuan 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 Gurutuan

Gurutuan is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Jaroli, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Joda to Gurutuan is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Gurutuan is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gurutuan

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

Health Facilities in Gurutuan

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

FAQs about Gurutuan