Gotiguda - Bishamakatak, Rayagada

Gotiguda is a village situated in the Bishamakatak tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 68 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bishamakatak and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Kankubadi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gotiguda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gotiguda is 425306. The village covers a total geographical area of 600 hectares and falls under the 765019 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 65 km away.

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

Population of Gotiguda

As per Census 2011, Gotiguda village has a total population of 1,647 people, consisting of 881 males and 766 females. The village has 308 households and a sex ratio of 869 females per 1,000 males. There are 303 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 807 literate and 840 illiterate residents. Additionally, 162 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,326 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gotiguda

Gotiguda is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.

Transport and Connectivity of Gotiguda

Gotiguda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is located within 1-2 km of Gotiguda.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Gotiguda is about 65 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Gotiguda is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gotiguda

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

Health Facilities in Gotiguda

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

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