Regada - Gunupur, Rayagada

Regada is a village situated in the Gunupur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gunupur and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Regeda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Regada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Regada is 426821. The village covers a total geographical area of 949 hectares and falls under the 765022 pincode. Gunupur is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Regada 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 Regada

According to the 2011 Census, Regada village had a total population of 1,616 people, including 769 males and 847 females, living in 377 households. The sex ratio was 1,101 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 42.01%, with male literacy at 54.25% and female literacy at 30.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 107, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,419.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Regada

Regada 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 Regada

Regada 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 105.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gunupur to Regada is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Regada 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 Regada

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

Health Facilities in Regada

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

FAQs about Regada