Kaliaguda - Boriguma, Koraput

Kaliaguda is a village situated in the Boriguma tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Boriguma and around 56 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Jujhari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kaliaguda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kaliaguda is 428232. The village covers a total geographical area of 482 hectares and falls under the 764056 pincode. Sunabeda is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Kaliaguda 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 Kaliaguda

According to the 2011 Census, Kaliaguda village had a total population of 942 people, including 470 males and 472 females, living in 246 households. The sex ratio was 1,004 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 44.04%, with male literacy at 55.64% and female literacy at 32.66%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 65, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 281.

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

Nearby Villages of Kaliaguda

Kaliaguda 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 Kaliaguda

Kaliaguda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. 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 Kaliaguda is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Kaliaguda 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 Kaliaguda

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

Health Facilities in Kaliaguda

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

FAQs about Kaliaguda