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

As per Census 2011, Melakajuba village has a total population of 90 people, consisting of 41 males and 49 females. The village has 26 households and a sex ratio of 1,195 females per 1,000 males. There are 10 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 27 literate and 63 illiterate residents. Additionally, 36 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 54 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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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