Pitaguda - Junagarh, Kalahandi

Pitaguda is a village situated in the Junagarh tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Junagarh and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Charbahati serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pitaguda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pitaguda is 423776. The village covers a total geographical area of 189 hectares and falls under the 766029 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Pitaguda

According to the 2011 Census, Pitaguda village had a total population of 484 people, including 236 males and 248 females, living in 106 households. The sex ratio was 1,051 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.89%, with male literacy at 77.95% and female literacy at 58.69%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 97, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 332.

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

Nearby Villages of Pitaguda

Pitaguda 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 Pitaguda

Pitaguda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Pitaguda is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Pitaguda is about 34 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 Pitaguda

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

Health Facilities in Pitaguda

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

FAQs about Pitaguda