Hiriguda - Dasamantapur, Koraput

Hiriguda is a village situated in the Dasamantapur tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dasamantapur and around 86 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Duarsuni serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hiriguda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hiriguda is 428383. The village covers a total geographical area of 93 hectares and falls under the 764028 pincode. Kotpad is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Hiriguda 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 Hiriguda

According to the 2011 Census, Hiriguda village had a total population of 69 people, including 36 males and 33 females, living in 16 households. The sex ratio was 917 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 3.57%, with male literacy at 7.14%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 68.

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

Nearby Villages of Hiriguda

Hiriguda 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 Hiriguda

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Hiriguda. The nearest railway station is Maligura, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kotpad to Hiriguda is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Hiriguda is about 86 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hiriguda

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

Health Facilities in Hiriguda

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

FAQs about Hiriguda