Guluguda - Padmapur, Rayagada

Guluguda is a village situated in the Padmapur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Padmapur and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Gulluguda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Guluguda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Guluguda is 427063. The village covers a total geographical area of 665 hectares and falls under the 765025 pincode. Gunupur is the nearest town, located about 46 km away.

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

Population of Guluguda

According to the 2011 Census, Guluguda village had a total population of 403 people, including 226 males and 177 females, living in 94 households. The sex ratio was 783 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.14%, with male literacy at 64.62% and female literacy at 32.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 5, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 194.

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

Nearby Villages of Guluguda

Guluguda 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 Guluguda

Guluguda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Gunupur, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 94.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gunupur to Guluguda is about 46 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Guluguda is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Guluguda

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

Health Facilities in Guluguda

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

FAQs about Guluguda