Raiguma - Rayagada, Gajapati

Raiguma is a village situated in the Rayagada tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 47 km from Ramagiri and around 47 km from Paralakhemundi. Ameda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Raiguma village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Raiguma is 415045. The village covers a total geographical area of 101 hectares and falls under the 761016 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Raiguma 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 Raiguma

According to the 2011 Census, Raiguma village had a total population of 200 people, including 101 males and 99 females, living in 44 households. The sex ratio was 980 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.30%, with male literacy at 65.85% and female literacy at 35.63%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 200.

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

Nearby Villages of Raiguma

Raiguma 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 Raiguma

Public transport in the Raiguma 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 125.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Raiguma is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Raiguma is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Raiguma

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

Health Facilities in Raiguma

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

FAQs about Raiguma