Gurundia
Gurundia is a Town and Tehsil in Sundargarh District of Odisha. In India, a tehsil is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.
According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of Gurundia Block (CD) is 02828. The total area of Gurundia Tehsil is 857 km². Gurundia has a sex ratio of approximately 1023 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Gurundia Tehsil
Gurundia Tehsil has a total of 74 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Gurundia Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Asurkhole | Sole | Kochinda (50 km) |
| 2 | Badgaon | Gurundia | Raurkela (57 km) |
| 3 | Badibahal | Jarda | Raurkela (90 km) |
| 4 | Badkudar | Gurundia | Raurkela (65 km) |
| 5 | Baghabindha | Pankdihi | Raurkela (80 km) |
| 6 | Balabhadraprasad | Bonaikela | Raurkela (64 km) |
| 7 | Balia | Kundheidiha | Raurkela (80 km) |
| 8 | Bhurung | Bonaikela | Raurkela (70 km) |
| 9 | Binjhikhol | Sole | Kochinda (50 km) |
| 10 | Boneikela | Bonaikela | Raurkela (60 km) |
| 11 | Brahmanibasa | Sole | Kochinda (50 km) |
| 12 | Brahmanidei | Jarda | Raurkela (83 km) |
| 13 | Budelbahal | Jarda | Raurkela (83 km) |
| 14 | Burda | Jarda | Raurkela (80 km) |
| 15 | Chandiposh | Bonaikela | Raurkela (70 km) |
| 16 | Dharanidharpur | Bonaikela | Raurkela (70 km) |
| 17 | Dumarmunda | Bonaikela | Raurkela (65 km) |
| 18 | Ghantiali | Tamparkela | Raurkela (80 km) |
| 19 | Gurundia | Gurundia | Raurkela (70 km) |
| 20 | Jada | Pankdihi | Raurkela (85 km) |
| 21 | Jadaloi | Bonaikela | Raurkela (62 km) |
| 22 | Jagannathprasad | Bonaikela | Raurkela (65 km) |
| 23 | Jalei | Tamparkela | Raurkela (70 km) |
| 24 | Jamudarh | Bonaikela | Raurkela (65 km) |
| 25 | Janda | Tamparkela | Raurkela (70 km) |
| 26 | Jarda | Jarda | Raurkela (55 km) |
| 27 | Jhaliadihi | Sole | Kochinda (55 km) |
| 28 | Kainsibahal | Jarda | Raurkela (90 km) |
| 29 | Kansar | Kundheidiha | Raurkela (65 km) |
| 30 | Kantamunda | Sole | Kochinda (50 km) |
| 31 | Kantapali | Gurundia | Raurkela (60 km) |
| 32 | Kelo | Jarda | Raurkela (80 km) |
| 33 | Kudabira | Sole | Kochinda (50 km) |
| 34 | Kuleibaga | Bonaikela | Raurkela (70 km) |
| 35 | Kundheidiha | Kundheidiha | Raurkela (60 km) |
| 36 | Kunjar | Tamparkela | Raurkela (370 km) |
| 37 | Kunjaria | Kundheidiha | Raurkela (80 km) |
| 38 | Kusumdihi | Sole | Raurkela (55 km) |
| 39 | Lachhadakindar | Kundheidiha | Raurkela (56 km) |
| 40 | Madalia | Tamparkela | Raurkela (99 km) |
| 41 | Madhupur | Gurundia | Raurkela (82 km) |
| 42 | Mahuldihi | Sole | Kochinda (55 km) |
| 43 | Majurdima | Jarda | Raurkela (55 km) |
| 44 | Niktimal | Jarda | Raurkela (90 km) |
| 45 | Nuapali | Sole | Kochinda (50 km) |
| 46 | Nuniapali | Gurundia | Raurkela (70 km) |
| 47 | Pankadihi | Pankdihi | Raurkela (85 km) |
| 48 | Raikelaposh | Gurundia | Raurkela (74 km) |
| 49 | Ramchhinda | Kundheidiha | Raurkela (70 km) |
| 50 | Ranke | Pankdihi | Raurkela (80 km) |
| 51 | San Kantapali | Gurundia | Raurkela (61 km) |
| 52 | Sanbalia | Kundheidiha | Raurkela (80 km) |
| 53 | Sanbargaon | Gurundia | Raurkela (70 km) |
| 54 | Sanbhaludunguri | Bhaludunguri | Raurkela (70 km) |
| 55 | Sanburda | Jarda | Raurkela (80 km) |
| 56 | Sangurundia | Gurundia | Raurkela (70 km) |
| 57 | Sanjadaloi | Bonaikela | Raurkela (70 km) |
| 58 | Sanjoda | Pankdihi | Raurkela (65 km) |
| 59 | Sannuniapali | Gurundia | Raurkela (70 km) |
| 60 | Sanrajabasa | Bhaludunguri | Raurkela (70 km) |
| 61 | Sanramchhinda | Kundheidiha | Raurkela (80 km) |
| 62 | Sansaplata | Bonaikela | Raurkela (60 km) |
| 63 | Saplata | Bonaikela | Raurkela (76 km) |
| 64 | Sianpali | Sole | Kochinda (50 km) |
| 65 | Silikuta | Gurundia | Raurkela (70 km) |
| 66 | Sirigida | Pankdihi | Raurkela (70 km) |
| 67 | Sole | Sole | Kochinda (50 km) |
| 68 | Soledega | Sole | Raurkela (55 km) |
| 69 | Soleguda | Tamada | Kochinda (50 km) |
| 70 | Tamparkela | Tamparkela | Raurkela (70 km) |
| 71 | Thakurpali | Sole | Kochinda (50 km) |
| 72 | Tukuda | Sole | Kochinda (50 km) |
| 73 | Tumbei | Tamparkela | Raurkela (99 km) |
| 74 | Ulandajharan | Sole | Kochinda (50 km) |
Population of Gurundia Tehsil
The population profile of Gurundia Tehsil offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.
Basic Population Details
This section offers a snapshot of Gurundia Tehsil's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 35,256 | 35,256 | N/A |
| Male Population | 17,419 | 17,419 | N/A |
| Female Population | 17,837 | 17,837 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 5,556 | 5,556 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,833 | 2,833 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,723 | 2,723 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 18,462 | 18,462 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 10,540 | 10,540 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 7,922 | 7,922 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 16,794 | 16,794 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 6,879 | 6,879 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 9,915 | 9,915 | N/A |
| Total Households | 7,601 | 7,601 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 35,256 people. Includes nearly 17,419 males and 17,837 females. Rural population is about 35,256 people.
- There are around 5,556 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 2,833 boys and 2,723 girls.
- Literate population is about 18,462 people. Non-literate population is around 16,794 people.
- There are nearly 7,601 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Gurundia Tehsil, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 1,081 | 1,081 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 522 | 522 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 559 | 559 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 29,754 | 29,754 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 14,705 | 14,705 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 15,049 | 15,049 | N/A |
| Population Density | 41 / km² | 41 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Gurundia Tehsil is approximately 1,081 people, including 522 males and 559 females. Around 1,081 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Gurundia Tehsil is about 29,754 people, including 14,705 males and 15,049 females. Around 29,754 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 41 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 41 people per sq. km.