Gurla - Bamara, Sambalpur

Gurla is a village situated in the Bamara tehsil of Sambalpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from Govindpur and around 89 km from Sambalpur. Baunslaga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gurla village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gurla is 381314. The village covers a total geographical area of 700 hectares and falls under the 768221 pincode. Rajagangapur is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Gurla

According to the 2011 Census, Gurla village had a total population of 1,701 people, including 824 males and 877 females, living in 394 households. The sex ratio was 1,064 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.22%, with male literacy at 72.06% and female literacy at 54.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 151, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,295.

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

Nearby Villages of Gurla

Gurla 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 Gurla

Public transport in the Gurla is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bamra, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajagangapur to Gurla is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sambalpur to Gurla is about 89 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 Gurla

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

Health Facilities in Gurla

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

FAQs about Gurla