Kukudagada - Kashipur, Rayagada

Kukudagada is a village situated in the Kashipur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kashipur and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Manusgam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kukudagada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kukudagada is 425794. The village covers a total geographical area of 210 hectares and falls under the 765015 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 170 km away.

Kukudagada village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Rayagada Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Koraput Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kukudagada

As per Census 2011, Kukudagada village has a total population of 345 people, consisting of 169 males and 176 females. The village has 89 households and a sex ratio of 1,041 females per 1,000 males. There are 58 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 87 literate and 258 illiterate residents. Additionally, 97 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 244 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kukudagada

Kukudagada 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 Kukudagada

Kukudagada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Leliguma, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Kukudagada is about 170 km, with a usual travel time of around ~4.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Kukudagada is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kukudagada

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

Health Facilities in Kukudagada

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

FAQs about Kukudagada