Krushnapur - Rayagada, Gajapati

Krushnapur is a village situated in the Rayagada tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rayagada and around 24 km from the district headquarters in Paralakhemundi. Karadasingi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Krushnapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Krushnapur is 414810. The village covers a total geographical area of 252 hectares and falls under the 761213 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Krushnapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Mohana Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Berhampur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Krushnapur

As per Census 2011, Krushnapur village has a total population of 483 people, consisting of 236 males and 247 females. The village has 115 households and a sex ratio of 1,046 females per 1,000 males. There are 67 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 312 literate and 171 illiterate residents. Additionally, 253 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 136 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Krushnapur are given below:

Nearby Villages of Krushnapur

Krushnapur 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 Krushnapur

Krushnapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Parlakhemundi, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 130.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Krushnapur is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Krushnapur is about 24 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Krushnapur

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

Health Facilities in Krushnapur

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

FAQs about Krushnapur