Aljingguda - Kalyanasingpur, Rayagada

Aljingguda is a village situated in the Kalyanasingpur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kalyanasingpur and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Sunakhandi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Aljingguda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Aljingguda is 425589. The village covers a total geographical area of 155 hectares and falls under the 765016 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 43 km away.

Aljingguda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bissam cuttack Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Koraput Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Aljingguda

According to the 2011 Census, Aljingguda village had a total population of 467 people, including 225 males and 242 females, living in 120 households. The sex ratio was 1,076 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 39.70%, with male literacy at 50.53% and female literacy at 30.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 88, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 158.

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

Nearby Villages of Aljingguda

Aljingguda 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 Aljingguda

Aljingguda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sikarpai, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Aljingguda is about 43 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Aljingguda is about 38 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Aljingguda

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

Health Facilities in Aljingguda

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

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