Poligam - Kalyanasingpur, Rayagada

Poligam is a village situated in the Kalyanasingpur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kalyanasingpur and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Sunakhandi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Poligam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Poligam is 425575. The village covers a total geographical area of 118 hectares and falls under the 765016 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 46 km away.

Poligam 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 Poligam

According to the 2011 Census, Poligam village had a total population of 463 people, including 224 males and 239 females, living in 120 households. The sex ratio was 1,067 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.04%, with male literacy at 77.72% and female literacy at 45.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 75, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 25.

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

Nearby Villages of Poligam

Poligam 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 Poligam

Poligam 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 55.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Poligam is about 46 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Poligam is about 42 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 Poligam

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

Health Facilities in Poligam

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

FAQs about Poligam