Guduta - Jamda, Mayurbhanj

Guduta is a village situated in the Jamda tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jamda and around 109 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Pasna serves as the Gram Panchayat for Guduta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Guduta is 387586. The village covers a total geographical area of 398 hectares and falls under the 757045 pincode. Rairangpur is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Guduta

According to the 2011 Census, Guduta village had a total population of 821 people, including 395 males and 426 females, living in 185 households. The sex ratio was 1,078 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.76%, with male literacy at 66.25% and female literacy at 36.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 88, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 732.

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

Nearby Villages of Guduta

Guduta 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 Guduta

Guduta is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Badampahar, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rairangpur to Guduta is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Guduta is about 109 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Guduta

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

Health Facilities in Guduta

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

FAQs about Guduta