Bhoimada (Paikaguda) - Kolnara, Rayagada

Bhoimada (Paikaguda) is a village situated in the Kolnara tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 22 km from Rayagada and around 38 km from Rayagada . Bhoimada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhoimada (Paikaguda) village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhoimada (Paikaguda) is 426416. The village covers a total geographical area of 390 hectares and falls under the 765029 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 41 km away.

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

Population of Bhoimada (Paikaguda)

According to the 2011 Census, Bhoimada (Paikaguda) village had a total population of 436 people, including 230 males and 206 females, living in 107 households. The sex ratio was 896 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 23.73%, with male literacy at 36.02% and female literacy at 10.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 391.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhoimada (Paikaguda)

Bhoimada (Paikaguda) 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 Bhoimada (Paikaguda)

Bhoimada (Paikaguda) is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rayagada, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Bhoimada (Paikaguda) is about 41 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Bhoimada (Paikaguda) is about 38 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhoimada (Paikaguda)

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

Health Facilities in Bhoimada (Paikaguda)

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

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