Kakiriguda - Similiguda, Koraput

Kakiriguda is a village situated in the Similiguda tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Similiguda and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Dolaiguda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kakiriguda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kakiriguda is 429963. The village covers a total geographical area of 1019 hectares and falls under the 764036 pincode. Kotpad is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Kakiriguda

According to the 2011 Census, Kakiriguda village had a total population of 2,527 people, including 1,168 males and 1,359 females, living in 632 households. The sex ratio was 1,164 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.41%, with male literacy at 62.84% and female literacy at 39.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 249, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,232.

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

Nearby Villages of Kakiriguda

Kakiriguda 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 Kakiriguda

Kakiriguda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Suku, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kotpad to Kakiriguda is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Kakiriguda is about 28 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 Kakiriguda

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

Health Facilities in Kakiriguda

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

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