Gulimusha - Dasamantapur, Koraput

Gulimusha is a village situated in the Dasamantapur tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dasamantapur and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Lulla serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gulimusha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gulimusha is 428468. The village covers a total geographical area of 240 hectares and falls under the 764028 pincode. Koraput is the nearest town, located about 55 km away.

Gulimusha 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 Gulimusha

As per Census 2011, Gulimusha village has a total population of 457 people, consisting of 227 males and 230 females. The village has 107 households and a sex ratio of 1,013 females per 1,000 males. There are 90 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 182 literate and 275 illiterate residents. Additionally, 187 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gulimusha

Gulimusha 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 Gulimusha

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Gulimusha. The nearest railway station is Kakirigumma, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Koraput to Gulimusha is about 55 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Gulimusha 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 Gulimusha

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

Health Facilities in Gulimusha

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

FAQs about Gulimusha