Gorual - Brahmagiri, Puri

Gorual is a village situated in the Brahmagiri tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 11 km from Sadar and around 9 km from Puri. Gorual village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gorual is 409885. The village covers a total geographical area of 867 hectares and falls under the 752002 pincode. Puri is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Gorual

As per Census 2011, Gorual village has a total population of 2,869 people, consisting of 1,438 males and 1,431 females. The village has 565 households and a sex ratio of 995 females per 1,000 males. There are 309 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,142 literate and 727 illiterate residents. Additionally, 392 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gorual

Gorual 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 Gorual

Gorual is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Malatipatpur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Puri to Gorual is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Gorual is about 9 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gorual

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

Health Facilities in Gorual

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

FAQs about Gorual