Poiguda - Kalyanasingpur, Rayagada

Poiguda is a village situated in the Kalyanasingpur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kalyanasingpur and around 41 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Kalyansinghpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Poiguda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Poiguda is 425534. The village covers a total geographical area of 41 hectares and falls under the 765016 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 55 km away.

Poiguda 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 Poiguda

According to the 2011 Census, Poiguda village had a total population of 33 people, including 14 males and 19 females, living in 11 households. The sex ratio was 1,357 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 27.59%, with male literacy at 33.33% and female literacy at 23.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 30, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Poiguda

Poiguda 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 Poiguda

Public transport in the Poiguda is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sikarpai, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Poiguda is about 55 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Poiguda is about 41 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Poiguda

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

Health Facilities in Poiguda

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

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