Shilagumapadar - Kashipur, Rayagada

Shilagumapadar is a village situated in the Kashipur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kashipur and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Talajhiri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shilagumapadar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shilagumapadar is 425892. The village covers a total geographical area of 59 hectares and falls under the 765015 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 72 km away.

Shilagumapadar 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 Shilagumapadar

According to the 2011 Census, Shilagumapadar village had a total population of 50 people, including 27 males and 23 females, living in 15 households. The sex ratio was 852 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 46.15%, with male literacy at 65.00% and female literacy at 26.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 10, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 35.

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

Nearby Villages of Shilagumapadar

Shilagumapadar 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 Shilagumapadar

Shilagumapadar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Leliguma, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Shilagumapadar is about 72 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.1 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Shilagumapadar 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 Shilagumapadar

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

Health Facilities in Shilagumapadar

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

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