Golaganda

Golaganda is a village located in Rayagada tehsil of Gajapati district in Odisha, India. It is situated 10km away from sub-district headquarter Rayagada (tehsildar office) and 39km away from district headquarter Paralakhemundi. As per 2009 stats, Jeerango is the gram panchayat of Golaganda village.

Here you can discover what makes Golaganda unique in its vibrant Rayagada-Gajapati region. You’ll see Golaganda’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Golaganda

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Golaganda is 414792. The village spans a total geographical area of 107 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 761212. Rayagada is nearest town to Golaganda village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Golaganda village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Mohana Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Berhampur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Golaganda

Population of Golaganda

According to the 2011 Census, Golaganda has a total population of about 579, with approximately 285 males and 294 females. The sex ratio is around 1031 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 125 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 578. The overall literacy rate is approximately 29.36%, with male literacy at about 40.35% and female literacy near 18.71%. There are around 121 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Golaganda's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Golaganda

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Golaganda. As per the 2011 stats, Golaganda had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Golaganda

Knowing the nearby villages of Golaganda helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Golaganda.

Frequently Asked Questions about Golaganda