Gumura - Jhumpura, Keonjhar

Gumura is a village situated in the Jhumpura tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 17 km from Jhumpura and around 40 km from Kendujhar. Gumura village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gumura is 385514. The village covers a total geographical area of 279 hectares and falls under the 758031 pincode. Champua is the nearest town, located about 17 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 Keonjhar Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Gumura

According to the 2011 Census, Gumura village had a total population of 957 people, including 458 males and 499 females, living in 224 households. The sex ratio was 1,090 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.31%, with male literacy at 73.93% and female literacy at 47.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 52, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 557.

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, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Jaroli, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Champua to Gumura is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Gumura is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 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