Sagada - Gunupur, Rayagada

Sagada is a village situated in the Gunupur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from Puttasing and around 105 km from Rayagada . Sagada village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sagada is 427170. The village covers a total geographical area of 2342 hectares and falls under the 765022 pincode. Gunupur is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Sagada 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 Sagada

According to the 2011 Census, Sagada village had a total population of 1,677 people, including 806 males and 871 females, living in 340 households. The sex ratio was 1,081 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.25%, with male literacy at 61.59% and female literacy at 36.28%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,660.

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

Nearby Villages of Sagada

Sagada 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 Sagada

Sagada 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 Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 112.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gunupur to Sagada is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Sagada is about 105 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sagada

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

Health Facilities in Sagada

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

FAQs about Sagada