Kaliaguda - Kalyanasingpur, Rayagada

Kaliaguda is a village situated in the Kalyanasingpur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kalyanasingpur and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Dhamunipanga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kaliaguda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kaliaguda is 425499. The village covers a total geographical area of 216 hectares and falls under the 765016 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 54 km away.

Kaliaguda 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 Kaliaguda

According to the 2011 Census, Kaliaguda village had a total population of 72 people, including 34 males and 38 females, living in 15 households. The sex ratio was 1,118 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 30.91%, with male literacy at 33.33% and female literacy at 29.41%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 72.

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

Nearby Villages of Kaliaguda

Kaliaguda 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 Kaliaguda

Kaliaguda 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 48.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Kaliaguda is about 54 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Kaliaguda is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kaliaguda

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

Health Facilities in Kaliaguda

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

FAQs about Kaliaguda