Kasaguda - Boriguma, Koraput

Kasaguda is a village situated in the Boriguma tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Boriguma and around 21 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Kanagam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kasaguda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kasaguda is 428249. The village covers a total geographical area of 864 hectares and falls under the 764056 pincode. Sunabeda is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Kasaguda 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 Kasaguda

According to the 2011 Census, Kasaguda village had a total population of 2,107 people, including 1,041 males and 1,066 females, living in 487 households. The sex ratio was 1,024 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.96%, with male literacy at 68.09% and female literacy at 40.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 279, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,493.

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

Nearby Villages of Kasaguda

Kasaguda 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 Kasaguda

Public transport in the Kasaguda 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 16.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sunabeda to Kasaguda is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Kasaguda is about 21 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kasaguda

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

Health Facilities in Kasaguda

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

FAQs about Kasaguda