Chaluniguda - Kalyanasingpur, Rayagada

Chaluniguda is a village situated in the Kalyanasingpur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kalyanasingpur and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Polama serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chaluniguda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chaluniguda is 425646. The village covers a total geographical area of 166 hectares and falls under the 765016 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

Chaluniguda 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 Chaluniguda

According to the 2011 Census, Chaluniguda village had a total population of 232 people, including 101 males and 131 females, living in 51 households. The sex ratio was 1,297 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 8.56%, with male literacy at 15.79% and female literacy at 3.60%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 6, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 226.

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

Nearby Villages of Chaluniguda

Chaluniguda 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 Chaluniguda

Chaluniguda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sikarpai, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Chaluniguda is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Chaluniguda is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chaluniguda

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

Health Facilities in Chaluniguda

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

FAQs about Chaluniguda