Gultha - Tangarpali, Sundargarh

Gultha is a village situated in the Tangarpali tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 22 km from Bhasma and around 33 km from Sundargarh. Jogimal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gultha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gultha is 383762. The village covers a total geographical area of 335 hectares and falls under the 770011 pincode. Jharsuguda is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Gultha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sundargarh Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Gultha

According to the 2011 Census, Gultha village had a total population of 561 people, including 283 males and 278 females, living in 147 households. The sex ratio was 982 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.47%, with male literacy at 85.94% and female literacy at 66.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 167, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 223.

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

Nearby Villages of Gultha

Gultha 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 Gultha

Gultha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jharsuguda Jn, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 7.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jharsuguda to Gultha is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Gultha is about 33 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gultha

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

Health Facilities in Gultha

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

FAQs about Gultha