Ghusuriposh - Lahunipara, Sundargarh

Ghusuriposh is a village situated in the Lahunipara tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lahunipara and around 185 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Sankhaposh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghusuriposh village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghusuriposh is 384817. The village covers a total geographical area of 287 hectares and falls under the 770040 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 80 km away.

Ghusuriposh 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 Ghusuriposh

According to the 2011 Census, Ghusuriposh village had a total population of 469 people, including 226 males and 243 females, living in 104 households. The sex ratio was 1,075 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.60%, with male literacy at 70.81% and female literacy at 51.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 17, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 397.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghusuriposh

Ghusuriposh 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 Ghusuriposh

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Ghusuriposh. The nearest railway station is Bimlagarh Junction, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Ghusuriposh is about 80 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Ghusuriposh is about 185 km, with the usual travel time around ~5.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghusuriposh

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

Health Facilities in Ghusuriposh

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

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