Sargiguda - Kundura, Koraput

Sargiguda is a village situated in the Kundura tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kundura and around 54 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Ranigada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sargiguda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sargiguda is 429114. The village covers a total geographical area of 425 hectares and falls under the 764002 pincode. Sunabeda is the nearest town, located about 55 km away.

Sargiguda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Koraput Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Sargiguda

As per Census 2011, Sargiguda village has a total population of 892 people, consisting of 447 males and 445 females. The village has 224 households and a sex ratio of 995 females per 1,000 males. There are 179 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 306 literate and 586 illiterate residents. Additionally, 468 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 224 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population892447445
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1799584
Scheduled Castes (SC)468229239
Scheduled Tribes (ST)224113111
Literate Population306193113
Illiterate Population586254332

Nearby Villages of Sargiguda

Sargiguda 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)
AtigamSouth1.38 km
PadmapurSouth-West2.02 km
SiunigudaNorth-West2.14 km
BhusangagudaSouth-East2.35 km
MundipodarNorth-East2.63 km
NaikeraSouth3.59 km
PakhanagudaSouth-West3.79 km
BobiyaNorth3.99 km
SoralgudaSouth-West4.05 km
RanigudaNorth-West4.17 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sargiguda

Sargiguda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Charamula Kusum, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sunabeda to Sargiguda is about 55 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Sargiguda is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sargiguda

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Sargiguda

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Sargiguda

Where is Sargiguda located?

Sargiguda village is located in Kundura Tehsil, Koraput district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sargiguda?

The Gram Panchayat of Sargiguda is Ranigada.

What is the pincode of Sargiguda?

The pincode of Sargiguda is 764002.

What is the population of Sargiguda?

Sargiguda has a total population of 892, including 447 males and 445 females.

How many households are there in Sargiguda?

There are 224 households in Sargiguda.

What is the literacy rate in Sargiguda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sargiguda is 34.30%. Male literacy is 43.18% and female literacy is 25.39%.