Khurdguma - Boden, Nuapada

Khurdguma is a village situated in the Boden tehsil of Nuapada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Boden and around 87 km from the district headquarters in Nuapada. Larka serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khurdguma village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khurdguma is 422131. The village covers a total geographical area of 215 hectares and falls under the 766118 pincode. Khariar Road is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Khurdguma

As per Census 2011, Khurdguma village has a total population of 129 people, consisting of 64 males and 65 females. The village has 34 households and a sex ratio of 1,015 females per 1,000 males. There are 27 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 41 literate and 88 illiterate residents. Additionally, 18 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 70 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Khurdguma

Khurdguma 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 Khurdguma

Public transport in the Khurdguma is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Kantabanji, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khariar Road to Khurdguma is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nuapada to Khurdguma is about 87 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khurdguma

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

Health Facilities in Khurdguma

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

FAQs about Khurdguma