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

As per Census 2011, Kaliaguda village has a total population of 72 people, consisting of 34 males and 38 females. The village has 15 households and a sex ratio of 1,117 females per 1,000 males. There are 17 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 17 literate and 55 illiterate residents. Additionally, 72 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population723438
Child Population (0–6 yrs)17134
Scheduled Tribes (ST)723438
Literate Population17710
Illiterate Population552728

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
PedipadarSouth0.82 km
KulumuhiNorth-East1.09 km
PapibaliEast1.35 km
SurumuliNorth-East1.92 km
GugurumandiSouth1.92 km
DhaminipangaSouth1.99 km
ChanchadagudaEast2.68 km
KhadikabandaliNorth-East2.86 km
KodabhataSouth-East3.09 km
HatimundaNorth-East3.28 km

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.

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

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:

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

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Kaliaguda

Where is Kaliaguda located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Kaliaguda?

The Gram Panchayat of Kaliaguda is Dhamunipanga.

What is the pincode of Kaliaguda?

The pincode of Kaliaguda is 765016.

What is the population of Kaliaguda?

Kaliaguda has a total population of 72, including 34 males and 38 females.

How many households are there in Kaliaguda?

There are 15 households in Kaliaguda.

What is the literacy rate in Kaliaguda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kaliaguda is 23.61%. Male literacy is 20.59% and female literacy is 26.32%.