Kakiriguma - Lakshmipur, Koraput

Kakiriguma is a village situated in the Lakshmipur tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from Kakiriguma and around 40 km from Koraput. Kakirigumma serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kakiriguma village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kakiriguma is 428850. The village covers a total geographical area of 538 hectares and falls under the 765013 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 70 km away.

Kakiriguma 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 Kakiriguma

According to the 2011 Census, Kakiriguma village had a total population of 2,155 people, including 1,050 males and 1,105 females, living in 587 households. The sex ratio was 1,052 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.48%, with male literacy at 67.44% and female literacy at 46.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 701, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 746.

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

Nearby Villages of Kakiriguma

Kakiriguma 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 Kakiriguma

Kakiriguma is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kakirigumma, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Kakiriguma is about 70 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Kakiriguma is about 40 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 Kakiriguma

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

Health Facilities in Kakiriguma

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

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