Limadar - Kashipur, Rayagada

Limadar is a village situated in the Kashipur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kashipur and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Gorakhapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Limadar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Limadar is 425990. The village covers a total geographical area of 403 hectares and falls under the 765015 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.

Limadar 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 Limadar

According to the 2011 Census, Limadar village had a total population of 629 people, including 306 males and 323 females, living in 149 households. The sex ratio was 1,056 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 43.92%, with male literacy at 60.32% and female literacy at 27.91%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 109, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 513.

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

Nearby Villages of Limadar

Limadar 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 Limadar

Limadar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rauli, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Limadar is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Limadar is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Limadar

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

Health Facilities in Limadar

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

FAQs about Limadar