Divalpadu - Kalyanasingpur, Rayagada

Divalpadu is a village situated in the Kalyanasingpur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kalyanasingpur and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Pujariguda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Divalpadu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Divalpadu is 425600. The village covers a total geographical area of 107 hectares and falls under the 765016 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 43 km away.

Divalpadu 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 Divalpadu

According to the 2011 Census, Divalpadu village had a total population of 265 people, including 110 males and 155 females, living in 66 households. The sex ratio was 1,409 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 20.59%, with male literacy at 28.87% and female literacy at 14.89%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 261.

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

Nearby Villages of Divalpadu

Divalpadu 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 Divalpadu

Divalpadu 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 55.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Divalpadu is about 43 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Divalpadu is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Divalpadu

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

Health Facilities in Divalpadu

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

FAQs about Divalpadu