Sidhamaguda - Gunupur, Rayagada

Sidhamaguda is a village situated in the Gunupur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 29 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gunupur and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Gothalapadar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sidhamaguda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sidhamaguda is 426808. The village covers a total geographical area of 255 hectares and falls under the 765034 pincode. Gunupur is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

Sidhamaguda 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 Sidhamaguda

According to the 2011 Census, Sidhamaguda village had a total population of 253 people, including 127 males and 126 females, living in 56 households. The sex ratio was 992 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 42.79%, with male literacy at 58.88% and female literacy at 26.85%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 253.

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

Nearby Villages of Sidhamaguda

Sidhamaguda 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 Sidhamaguda

Sidhamaguda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Palasingi, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 96.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gunupur to Sidhamaguda is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Sidhamaguda 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 Sidhamaguda

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

Health Facilities in Sidhamaguda

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

FAQs about Sidhamaguda