Sariguma - Gunupur, Rayagada

Sariguma is a village situated in the Gunupur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 38 km from Puttasing and around 118 km from Rayagada . Bhimpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sariguma village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sariguma is 427138. The village covers a total geographical area of 1845 hectares and falls under the 765033 pincode. Gunupur is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Sariguma 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 Sariguma

According to the 2011 Census, Sariguma village had a total population of 381 people, including 195 males and 186 females, living in 75 households. The sex ratio was 954 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 39.31%, with male literacy at 47.55% and female literacy at 31.29%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 367.

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

Nearby Villages of Sariguma

Sariguma 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 Sariguma

Sariguma is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Gunupur, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gunupur to Sariguma is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Sariguma is about 118 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 Sariguma

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

Health Facilities in Sariguma

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

FAQs about Sariguma