Ramguda - Boriguma, Koraput

Ramguda is a village situated in the Boriguma tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 17 km from Bhairabsingipur and around 61 km from Koraput. Ranaspur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ramguda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ramguda is 428346. The village covers a total geographical area of 266 hectares and falls under the 764057 pincode. Kotpad is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Ramguda

According to the 2011 Census, Ramguda village had a total population of 304 people, including 151 males and 153 females, living in 92 households. The sex ratio was 1,013 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 5.75%, with male literacy at 3.97% and female literacy at 7.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 240.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population304151153
Child Population (0–6 yrs)432518
Scheduled Castes (SC)321
Scheduled Tribes (ST)240122118
Literate Population15510
Illiterate Population289146143

Nearby Villages of Ramguda

Ramguda 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
RanaspurNorth-West1.94 km
MerdamalSouth-West2.19 km
JadaputNorth-West3.29 km
PiteigudaSouth-West3.67 km
BenagamWest3.75 km
SantospurNorth-West3.85 km
LathikotarSouth-East4.24 km
LathigudaSouth-West4.32 km
ChandalgudaSouth-West4.74 km
BhalumohulEast5.04 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ramguda

Public transport in the Ramguda is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Maligura, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kotpad to Ramguda is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Ramguda is about 61 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ramguda

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Ramguda

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Ramguda

Where is Ramguda located?

Ramguda village is located in Boriguma Tehsil, Koraput district, Odisha, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Ramguda?

The Gram Panchayat of Ramguda is Ranaspur.

What is the pincode of Ramguda?

The pincode of Ramguda is 764057.

What is the population of Ramguda?

Ramguda had a total population of 304, including 151 males and 153 females.

How many households are there in Ramguda?

Ramguda had 92 households.

What is the literacy rate in Ramguda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ramguda was 5.75%. Male literacy was 3.97% and female literacy was 7.41%.