Pongali - Kalyanasingpur, Rayagada

Pongali is a village situated in the Kalyanasingpur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kalyanasingpur and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Kandhakatipadu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pongali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pongali is 425677. The village covers a total geographical area of 743 hectares and falls under the 765016 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

Pongali 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 Pongali

As per Census 2011, Pongali village has a total population of 384 people, consisting of 171 males and 213 females. The village has 80 households and a sex ratio of 1,245 females per 1,000 males. There are 50 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 85 literate and 299 illiterate residents. Additionally, 77 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 306 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Pongali

Pongali 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 Pongali

Pongali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 64.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Pongali is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Pongali is about 38 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 Pongali

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

Health Facilities in Pongali

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

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