Gulumiguda - Bandhugaon, Koraput

Gulumiguda is a village situated in the Bandhugaon tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bandhugaon and around 112 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Kutrabeda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gulumiguda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gulumiguda is 428723. The village covers a total geographical area of 106 hectares and falls under the 764027 pincode. Koraput is the nearest town, located about 53 km away.

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

Population of Gulumiguda

As per Census 2011, Gulumiguda village has a total population of 724 people, consisting of 347 males and 377 females. The village has 139 households and a sex ratio of 1,086 females per 1,000 males. There are 138 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 98 literate and 626 illiterate residents. Additionally, 16 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 701 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gulumiguda

Gulumiguda 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 Gulumiguda

Gulumiguda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Laxmipur Road, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Koraput to Gulumiguda is about 53 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Gulumiguda is about 112 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gulumiguda

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

Health Facilities in Gulumiguda

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

FAQs about Gulumiguda