Kudingi - Rayagada, Gajapati

Kudingi is a village situated in the Rayagada tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rayagada and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Paralakhemundi. S.karadasingi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kudingi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kudingi is 414835. The village covers a total geographical area of 196 hectares and falls under the 761212 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 1 km away.

Kudingi 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 Kudingi

According to the 2011 Census, Kudingi village had a total population of 202 people, including 89 males and 113 females, living in 45 households. The sex ratio was 1,270 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 11.83%, with male literacy at 12.00% and female literacy at 11.70%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 202.

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

Nearby Villages of Kudingi

Kudingi 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 Kudingi

Kudingi 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 136.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Kudingi is about 1 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Kudingi is about 30 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 Kudingi

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

Health Facilities in Kudingi

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

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