Naktiguda - Kashipur, Rayagada

Naktiguda is a village situated in the Kashipur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from Tikiri and around 55 km from Rayagada . Naktiguda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Naktiguda is 426099. The village covers a total geographical area of 301 hectares and falls under the 765015 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.

Naktiguda 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 Naktiguda

As per Census 2011, Naktiguda village has a total population of 758 people, consisting of 340 males and 418 females. The village has 177 households and a sex ratio of 1,229 females per 1,000 males. There are 105 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 225 literate and 533 illiterate residents. Additionally, 34 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 723 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Naktiguda

Naktiguda 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 Naktiguda

Naktiguda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tikiri, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Naktiguda is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Naktiguda is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Naktiguda

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

Health Facilities in Naktiguda

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

FAQs about Naktiguda