Ghuragam - Kotpad, Koraput

Ghuragam is a village situated in the Kotpad tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kotpad and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Chitra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghuragam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghuragam is 428140. The village covers a total geographical area of 157 hectares and falls under the 764058 pincode. Sunabeda is the nearest town, located about 55 km away.

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

Population of Ghuragam

According to the 2011 Census, Ghuragam village had a total population of 244 people, including 128 males and 116 females, living in 62 households. The sex ratio was 906 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.96%, with male literacy at 73.91% and female literacy at 41.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 55, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 23.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghuragam

Ghuragam 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 Ghuragam

Public transport in the Ghuragam is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Charamula Kusum, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sunabeda to Ghuragam is about 55 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Ghuragam is about 46 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 Ghuragam

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

Health Facilities in Ghuragam

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

FAQs about Ghuragam