Khambaguda - Gunupur, Rayagada

Khambaguda is a village situated in the Gunupur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gunupur and around 79 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Parikhiti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khambaguda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khambaguda is 426818. The village covers a total geographical area of 133 hectares and falls under the 765025 pincode. Gunupur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Khambaguda 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 Khambaguda

As per Census 2011, Khambaguda village has a total population of 453 people, consisting of 220 males and 233 females. The village has 109 households and a sex ratio of 1,059 females per 1,000 males. There are 70 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 235 literate and 218 illiterate residents. Additionally, 435 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Khambaguda

Khambaguda 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 Khambaguda

Khambaguda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gunupur, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 102.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gunupur to Khambaguda is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Khambaguda is about 79 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khambaguda

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

Health Facilities in Khambaguda

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

FAQs about Khambaguda