Lokaguda Village - Kalyanasingpur, Rayagada

Lokaguda is a village situated in the Kalyanasingpur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kalyanasingpur and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Kalyansinghpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lokaguda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lokaguda is 425562. The village covers a total geographical area of 64 hectares and falls under the 765017 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 51 km away.

Lokaguda 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 Lokaguda

As per Census 2011, Lokaguda village has a total population of 32 people, consisting of 19 males and 13 females. The village has 6 households and a sex ratio of 684 females per 1,000 males. There are 1 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 4 literate and 28 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Lokaguda

Lokaguda 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 Lokaguda

Public transport in the Lokaguda is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sikarpai, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Lokaguda is about 51 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Lokaguda is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lokaguda

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

Health Facilities in Lokaguda

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

FAQs about Lokaguda