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

As per Census 2011, Gamiguda village has a total population of 117 people, consisting of 50 males and 67 females. The village has 27 households and a sex ratio of 1,340 females per 1,000 males. There are 10 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 14 literate and 103 illiterate residents. Additionally, 117 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Gamiguda are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1175067
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1046
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1175067
Literate Population14122
Illiterate Population1033865

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
PalamaSouth-East0.76 km
SatabisiNorth-East1.22 km
MandipadarWest1.24 km
KusubetiNorth1.53 km
ChalunigudaSouth-East1.75 km
RinjabadiSouth2.10 km
BamanagudaNorth2.36 km
BaghadangarNorth-West2.44 km
BandhakaranjaEast2.67 km
MusudiNorth-East2.67 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Gamiguda

Where is Gamiguda located?

Gamiguda village is located in Kalyanasingpur Tehsil, Rayagada district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gamiguda?

The Gram Panchayat of Gamiguda is Polama.

What is the pincode of Gamiguda?

The pincode of Gamiguda is 765016.

What is the population of Gamiguda?

Gamiguda has a total population of 117, including 50 males and 67 females.

How many households are there in Gamiguda?

There are 27 households in Gamiguda.

What is the literacy rate in Gamiguda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gamiguda is 11.97%. Male literacy is 24.00% and female literacy is 2.99%.