Gurupali - Rengali, Sambalpur

Gurupali is a village situated in the Rengali tehsil of Sambalpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 80 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rengali and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Sambalpur. Lapanga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gurupali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gurupali is 381687. The village covers a total geographical area of 309 hectares and falls under the 768212 pincode. Jharsuguda is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Gurupali

According to the 2011 Census, Gurupali village had a total population of 889 people, including 512 males and 377 females, living in 239 households. The sex ratio was 736 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.41%, with male literacy at 88.79% and female literacy at 68.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 236, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 306.

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

Nearby Villages of Gurupali

Gurupali 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 Gurupali

Gurupali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Lapanga, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 10.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jharsuguda to Gurupali is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sambalpur to Gurupali is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gurupali

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

Health Facilities in Gurupali

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

FAQs about Gurupali