Melakajuba - Kalyanasingpur, Rayagada

Melakajuba is a village situated in the Kalyanasingpur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kalyanasingpur and around 54 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Singari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Melakajuba village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Melakajuba is 425512. The village covers a total geographical area of 108 hectares and falls under the 765016 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 52 km away.

Melakajuba 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 Melakajuba

According to the 2011 Census, Melakajuba village had a total population of 90 people, including 41 males and 49 females, living in 26 households. The sex ratio was 1,195 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 33.75%, with male literacy at 51.35% and female literacy at 18.60%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 36, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 54.

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

Nearby Villages of Melakajuba

Melakajuba 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 Melakajuba

Melakajuba is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bissamcuttack, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Melakajuba is about 52 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Melakajuba is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Melakajuba

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

Health Facilities in Melakajuba

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

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