Alangaguda - Gunupur, Rayagada

Alangaguda is a village situated in the Gunupur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gunupur and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Sirijholli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Alangaguda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Alangaguda is 426796. The village covers a total geographical area of 77 hectares and falls under the 765022 pincode. Gunupur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Alangaguda 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.

Population of Alangaguda

As per Census 2011, Alangaguda village has a total population of 279 people, consisting of 149 males and 130 females. The village has 60 households and a sex ratio of 872 females per 1,000 males. There are 69 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 61 literate and 218 illiterate residents. Additionally, 279 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Alangaguda

Alangaguda 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 Alangaguda

Public transport in the Alangaguda is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gunupur, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gunupur to Alangaguda is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Alangaguda is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Alangaguda

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

Health Facilities in Alangaguda

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

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