Gamiguda - Kalyanasingpur, Rayagada

Gamiguda is a village situated in the Kalyanasingpur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kalyanasingpur and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Polama serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gamiguda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gamiguda is 425644. The village covers a total geographical area of 215 hectares and falls under the 765016 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 46 km away.

Gamiguda 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 Gamiguda

According to the 2011 Census, Gamiguda village had a total population of 117 people, including 50 males and 67 females, living in 27 households. The sex ratio was 1,340 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 13.08%, with male literacy at 26.09% and female literacy at 3.28%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 117.

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

Nearby Villages of Gamiguda

Gamiguda 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 Gamiguda

Gamiguda 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 58.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Gamiguda is about 46 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Gamiguda is about 40 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 Gamiguda

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

Health Facilities in Gamiguda

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

FAQs about Gamiguda