Guchhura - Kochinda, Sambalpur

Guchhura is a village situated in the Kochinda tehsil of Sambalpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from Mahulpalli and around 100 km from Sambalpur. Gochhara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Guchhura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Guchhura is 381435. The village covers a total geographical area of 617 hectares and falls under the 768222 pincode. Kochinda is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Guchhura 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 Guchhura

According to the 2011 Census, Guchhura village had a total population of 1,407 people, including 697 males and 710 females, living in 357 households. The sex ratio was 1,019 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.77%, with male literacy at 67.62% and female literacy at 48.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 410, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 589.

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

Nearby Villages of Guchhura

Guchhura 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 Guchhura

Guchhura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bagdihi, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kochinda to Guchhura is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sambalpur to Guchhura is about 100 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 Guchhura

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

Health Facilities in Guchhura

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

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