Petliguda - Kalyanasingpur, Rayagada

Petliguda is a village situated in the Kalyanasingpur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kalyanasingpur and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Korapa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Petliguda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Petliguda is 425630. The village covers a total geographical area of 164 hectares and falls under the 765016 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Petliguda 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 Petliguda

According to the 2011 Census, Petliguda village had a total population of 340 people, including 172 males and 168 females, living in 80 households. The sex ratio was 977 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 43.15%, with male literacy at 64.83% and female literacy at 21.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 16, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 261.

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

Nearby Villages of Petliguda

Petliguda 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 Petliguda

Petliguda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 56.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Petliguda is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Petliguda is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Petliguda

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

Health Facilities in Petliguda

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

FAQs about Petliguda