Pradhaniguda - Gunupur, Rayagada

Pradhaniguda is a village situated in the Gunupur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gunupur and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Gadiakholla serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pradhaniguda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pradhaniguda is 426817. The village covers a total geographical area of 167 hectares and falls under the 765022 pincode. Gunupur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Pradhaniguda 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 Pradhaniguda

As per Census 2011, Pradhaniguda village has a total population of 283 people, consisting of 154 males and 129 females. The village has 79 households and a sex ratio of 837 females per 1,000 males. There are 24 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 158 literate and 125 illiterate residents. Additionally, 16 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 140 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Pradhaniguda

Pradhaniguda 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 Pradhaniguda

Pradhaniguda 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 102.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gunupur to Pradhaniguda is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Pradhaniguda is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pradhaniguda

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

Health Facilities in Pradhaniguda

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

FAQs about Pradhaniguda