Phatagada - Kashipur, Rayagada

Phatagada is a village situated in the Kashipur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 40 km from Tikiri and around 92 km from Rayagada . Naktiguda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Phatagada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Phatagada is 426095. The village covers a total geographical area of 205 hectares and falls under the 765015 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 64 km away.

Phatagada 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 Phatagada

As per Census 2011, Phatagada village has a total population of 467 people, consisting of 212 males and 255 females. The village has 105 households and a sex ratio of 1,202 females per 1,000 males. There are 96 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 106 literate and 361 illiterate residents. Additionally, 19 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 448 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Phatagada

Phatagada 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 Phatagada

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Phatagada. The nearest railway station is Singaram, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Phatagada is about 64 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.8 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Phatagada is about 92 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 Phatagada

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

Health Facilities in Phatagada

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

FAQs about Phatagada