Rakhalguda - Kalyanasingpur, Rayagada

Rakhalguda is a village situated in the Kalyanasingpur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kalyanasingpur and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Pujariguda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rakhalguda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rakhalguda is 425595. The village covers a total geographical area of 152 hectares and falls under the 765016 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Rakhalguda 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 Rakhalguda

According to the 2011 Census, Rakhalguda village had a total population of 625 people, including 276 males and 349 females, living in 146 households. The sex ratio was 1,264 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 30.90%, with male literacy at 44.68% and female literacy at 20.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 215, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 394.

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

Nearby Villages of Rakhalguda

Rakhalguda 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 Rakhalguda

Rakhalguda 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 56.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Rakhalguda is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Rakhalguda is about 35 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 Rakhalguda

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

Health Facilities in Rakhalguda

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

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