Meragudi - Chandrapur, Rayagada
Meragudi is a village situated in the Chandrapur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 60 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chandrapur and around 120 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Dangasorada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Meragudi village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Meragudi is 425042. The village covers a total geographical area of 67 hectares and falls under the 765020 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 136 km away.
Meragudi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Gunupur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Koraput Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Meragudi
Meragudi 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 Meragudi
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Meragudi.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Meragudi is about 136 km, with a usual travel time of around ~3.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Meragudi is about 120 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Meragudi
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Meragudi village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Meragudi
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Meragudi village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Meragudi
Where is Meragudi located?
Meragudi village is located in Chandrapur Tehsil, Rayagada district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Meragudi?
The Gram Panchayat of Meragudi is Dangasorada.
What is the pincode of Meragudi?
The pincode of Meragudi is 765020.