Gaudaguda - Boriguma, Koraput

Gaudaguda is a village situated in the Boriguma tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Boriguma and around 56 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Jujhari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gaudaguda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gaudaguda is 428233. The village covers a total geographical area of 274 hectares and falls under the 764056 pincode. Sunabeda is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Gaudaguda

According to the 2011 Census, Gaudaguda village had a total population of 703 people, including 347 males and 356 females, living in 163 households. The sex ratio was 1,026 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 47.23%, with male literacy at 64.71% and female literacy at 29.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 50, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 412.

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

Nearby Villages of Gaudaguda

Gaudaguda 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 Gaudaguda

Public transport in the Gaudaguda is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khadapa, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sunabeda to Gaudaguda is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Gaudaguda is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gaudaguda

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

Health Facilities in Gaudaguda

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

FAQs about Gaudaguda