Railaguda - Kalyanasingpur, Rayagada

Railaguda is a village situated in the Kalyanasingpur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kalyanasingpur and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Pujariguda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Railaguda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Railaguda is 425597. The village covers a total geographical area of 54 hectares and falls under the 765016 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

Railaguda 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 Railaguda

According to the 2011 Census, Railaguda village had a total population of 222 people, including 198 males and 24 females, living in 54 households. The sex ratio was 121 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 17.00%, with male literacy at 19.21% and female literacy at 0.00%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 218.

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

Nearby Villages of Railaguda

Railaguda 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 Railaguda

Railaguda 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 55.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Railaguda is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Railaguda 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 Railaguda

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

Health Facilities in Railaguda

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

FAQs about Railaguda