Guliajodi - Thakurmunda, Mayurbhanj

Guliajodi is a village situated in the Thakurmunda tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Thakurmunda and around 101 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Taramara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Guliajodi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Guliajodi is 389075. The village covers a total geographical area of 70 hectares and falls under the 757038 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 48 km away.

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

Population of Guliajodi

According to the 2011 Census, Guliajodi village had a total population of 145 people, including 64 males and 81 females, living in 30 households. The sex ratio was 1,266 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 42.98%, with male literacy at 51.92% and female literacy at 35.48%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 144.

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

Nearby Villages of Guliajodi

Guliajodi 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 Guliajodi

Guliajodi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sagadapata, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 113.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Guliajodi is about 48 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Guliajodi is about 101 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Guliajodi

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

Health Facilities in Guliajodi

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

FAQs about Guliajodi