Banuaguda - Dasamantapur, Koraput

Banuaguda is a village situated in the Dasamantapur tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 24 km from Koraput and around 35 km from Koraput. Nandigam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Banuaguda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banuaguda is 428882. The village covers a total geographical area of 516 hectares and falls under the 764021 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 68 km away.

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

Population of Banuaguda

As per Census 2011, Banuaguda village has a total population of 358 people, consisting of 184 males and 174 females. The village has 92 households and a sex ratio of 945 females per 1,000 males. There are 52 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 88 literate and 270 illiterate residents. Additionally, 93 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 111 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Banuaguda are given below:

Nearby Villages of Banuaguda

Banuaguda 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 Banuaguda

Banuaguda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 21.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Banuaguda is about 68 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Banuaguda is about 35 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 Banuaguda

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

Health Facilities in Banuaguda

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

FAQs about Banuaguda