Gurundia - Gurundia, Sundargarh
Gurundia is a village situated in the Gurundia tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gurundia and around 175 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Gurundia village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Gurundia is 385016. The village covers a total geographical area of 1059 hectares and falls under the 770043 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 70 km away.
Gurundia village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bonai Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sundargarh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Gurundia
As per Census 2011, Gurundia village has a total population of 1,767 people, consisting of 765 males and 1,002 females. The village has 366 households and a sex ratio of 1,309 females per 1,000 males. There are 203 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,130 literate and 637 illiterate residents. Additionally, 155 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,389 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Gurundia are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,767 | 765 | 1,002 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 203 | 113 | 90 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 155 | 73 | 82 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1,389 | 579 | 810 |
| Literate Population | 1,130 | 497 | 633 |
| Illiterate Population | 637 | 268 | 369 |
Nearby Villages of Gurundia
Gurundia is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Gurundia
Gurundia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Gurundia is about 70 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Gurundia is about 175 km, with the usual travel time around ~5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Gurundia
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Gurundia village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | Yes | Available within village |
| ATM | Yes | Available within village |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Gurundia
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Gurundia village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Gurundia
Where is Gurundia located?
Gurundia village is located in Gurundia Tehsil, Sundargarh district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Gurundia?
Gurundia is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Gurundia?
The pincode of Gurundia is 770043.
What is the population of Gurundia?
Gurundia has a total population of 1,767, including 765 males and 1,002 females.
How many households are there in Gurundia?
There are 366 households in Gurundia.
What is the literacy rate in Gurundia?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gurundia is 63.95%. Male literacy is 64.97% and female literacy is 63.17%.