Guma - Boipariguda, Koraput

Guma is a village situated in the Boipariguda tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Boipariguda and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. P Ujariguda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Guma village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Guma is 429255. The village covers a total geographical area of 421 hectares and falls under the 764043 pincode. Jeypur is the nearest town, located about 75 km away.

Guma village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Koraput Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Guma

According to the 2011 Census, Guma village had a total population of 647 people, including 240 males and 407 females, living in 127 households. The sex ratio was 1,696 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.90%, with male literacy at 45.65% and female literacy at 56.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 140, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 398.

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

Nearby Villages of Guma

Guma 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 Guma

Public transport in the Guma is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jeypore, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jeypur to Guma is about 75 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.1 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Guma is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Guma

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

Health Facilities in Guma

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

FAQs about Guma