Elagalupadu (Bandhaguda) - Kolnara, Rayagada

Elagalupadu (Bandhaguda) is a village situated in the Kolnara tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from Rayagada and around 20 km from Rayagada . Therubali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Elagalupadu (Bandhaguda) village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Elagalupadu (Bandhaguda) is 426195. The village covers a total geographical area of 113 hectares and falls under the 765018 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Elagalupadu (Bandhaguda) 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 Elagalupadu (Bandhaguda)

As per Census 2011, Elagalupadu (Bandhaguda) village has a total population of 3,878 people, consisting of 1,988 males and 1,890 females. The village has 979 households and a sex ratio of 950 females per 1,000 males. There are 351 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,963 literate and 915 illiterate residents. Additionally, 729 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 414 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Elagalupadu (Bandhaguda) are given below:

Nearby Villages of Elagalupadu (Bandhaguda)

Elagalupadu (Bandhaguda) 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 Elagalupadu (Bandhaguda)

Elagalupadu (Bandhaguda) is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Therubali, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Elagalupadu (Bandhaguda) is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Elagalupadu (Bandhaguda) is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Elagalupadu (Bandhaguda)

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

Health Facilities in Elagalupadu (Bandhaguda)

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

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