Rengalpadar - Gunupur, Rayagada

Rengalpadar 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 62 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Sirijholli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rengalpadar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rengalpadar is 426815. The village covers a total geographical area of 249 hectares and falls under the 765034 pincode. Gunupur is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Rengalpadar 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 Rengalpadar

According to the 2011 Census, Rengalpadar village had a total population of 565 people, including 288 males and 277 females, living in 133 households. The sex ratio was 962 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.73%, with male literacy at 68.09% and female literacy at 42.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 18, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 199.

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

Nearby Villages of Rengalpadar

Rengalpadar 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 Rengalpadar

Rengalpadar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gunupur, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 101.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gunupur to Rengalpadar is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Rengalpadar is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rengalpadar

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

Health Facilities in Rengalpadar

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

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