Rayagada - Patrapur, Ganjam

Rayagada is a village situated in the Patrapur tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 67 km from Ramagiri and around 77 km from Chatrapur. Tumbagada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rayagada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rayagada is 413436. The village covers a total geographical area of 136 hectares and falls under the 761013 pincode. Brahmapur is the nearest town, located about 69 km away.

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

Population of Rayagada

As per Census 2011, Rayagada village has a total population of 38 people, consisting of 15 males and 23 females. The village has 8 households and a sex ratio of 1,533 females per 1,000 males. There are 12 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 38 illiterate residents. Additionally, 38 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Rayagada

Rayagada 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 Rayagada

Rayagada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sompeta, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 137.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Brahmapur to Rayagada is about 69 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Rayagada is about 77 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rayagada

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

Health Facilities in Rayagada

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

FAQs about Rayagada