Hechakona - Kalyanasingpur, Rayagada

Hechakona is a village situated in the Kalyanasingpur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kalyanasingpur and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Korapa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hechakona village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hechakona is 425620. The village covers a total geographical area of 138 hectares and falls under the 765016 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 48 km away.

Hechakona 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 Hechakona

According to the 2011 Census, Hechakona village had a total population of 149 people, including 77 males and 72 females, living in 32 households. The sex ratio was 935 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 2.52%, with male literacy at 5.17%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 149.

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

Nearby Villages of Hechakona

Hechakona 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 Hechakona

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Hechakona. The nearest railway station is Sikarpai, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Hechakona is about 48 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Hechakona is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hechakona

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

Health Facilities in Hechakona

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

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