Niluguda - Gunupur, Rayagada
Niluguda is a village situated in the Gunupur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 40 km from Puttasing and around 120 km from Rayagada . Bhimpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Niluguda village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Niluguda is 427137. The village covers a total geographical area of 294 hectares and falls under the 765022 pincode. Gunupur is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.
Niluguda 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 Niluguda
Niluguda 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Lakshmipur | West | 1.64 km |
| Sariguma | East | 1.73 km |
| Ankrelli | North-West | 1.80 km |
| Hirijingi | North | 2.32 km |
| Bhimapur | South | 2.45 km |
| Sourapali | North | 2.56 km |
| Pindagudi | North-East | 2.63 km |
| Tiniamba | South-East | 3.42 km |
| Nuagan | South-East | 3.53 km |
| Sankeri | North-East | 3.83 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Niluguda
Public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the Niluguda. The nearest railway station is Gunupur, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.5 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | Available within <1 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gunupur to Niluguda is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Niluguda 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 Niluguda
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Niluguda village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within <1 km |
| ATM | No | Available within <1 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within <1 km |
Health Facilities in Niluguda
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Niluguda village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within <1 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within <1 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within <1 km |
FAQs about Niluguda
Where is Niluguda located?
Niluguda village is located in Gunupur Tehsil, Rayagada district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Niluguda?
The Gram Panchayat of Niluguda is Bhimpur.
What is the pincode of Niluguda?
The pincode of Niluguda is 765022.