Ghuturu - Keonjhar

Ghuturu is a village situated in the Keonjhar tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 2 km from Kendujhar Town and around 2 km from Kendujhar. Mandua serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghuturu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghuturu is 386168. The village covers a total geographical area of 144 hectares and falls under the 758002 pincode. Kendujhar is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Ghuturu 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 Ghuturu

According to the 2011 Census, Ghuturu village had a total population of 1,728 people, including 876 males and 852 females, living in 412 households. The sex ratio was 973 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.58%, with male literacy at 86.06% and female literacy at 65.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,192, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 452.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghuturu

Ghuturu 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 Ghuturu

Ghuturu 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 112.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendujhar to Ghuturu is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Ghuturu is about 2 km, with the usual travel time around 5-10 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghuturu

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

Health Facilities in Ghuturu

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

FAQs about Ghuturu