Ramagada - Buguda, Ganjam

Ramagada is a village situated in the Buguda tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Buguda and around 110 km from the district headquarters in Chatrapur. Pochalundi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ramagada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ramagada is 410439. The village covers a total geographical area of 234 hectares and falls under the 761118 pincode. Buguda is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Ramagada

As per Census 2011, Ramagada village has a total population of 1,146 people, consisting of 553 males and 593 females. The village has 266 households and a sex ratio of 1,072 females per 1,000 males. There are 113 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 758 literate and 388 illiterate residents. Additionally, 98 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,146553593
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1136251
Scheduled Castes (SC)984949
Literate Population758419339
Illiterate Population388134254

Nearby Villages of Ramagada

Ramagada 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BishnuchakraNorth-West1.01 km
KadapadaSouth-East1.56 km
PochalundiNorth-West2.06 km
NahadaSouth-West2.25 km
KalambaSouth-East2.28 km
GahanguSouth2.35 km
SunakeraEast2.73 km
BanapalliNorth-West3.12 km
BallipadarSouth-East3.37 km
PhappalapurSouth3.63 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ramagada

Ramagada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Khallikot, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 102.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Buguda to Ramagada is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Ramagada is about 110 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ramagada

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Ramagada

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Ramagada

Where is Ramagada located?

Ramagada village is located in Buguda Tehsil, Ganjam district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ramagada?

The Gram Panchayat of Ramagada is Pochalundi.

What is the pincode of Ramagada?

The pincode of Ramagada is 761118.

What is the population of Ramagada?

Ramagada has a total population of 1,146, including 553 males and 593 females.

How many households are there in Ramagada?

There are 266 households in Ramagada.

What is the literacy rate in Ramagada?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ramagada is 66.14%. Male literacy is 75.77% and female literacy is 57.17%.