Gaudaguda - Kolnara, Rayagada

Gaudaguda is a village situated in the Kolnara tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 22 km from Rayagada and around 27 km from Rayagada . Khedapada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gaudaguda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gaudaguda is 426185. The village covers a total geographical area of 171 hectares and falls under the 765017 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

Gaudaguda 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 Gaudaguda

As per Census 2011, Gaudaguda village has a total population of 296 people, consisting of 143 males and 153 females. The village has 71 households and a sex ratio of 1,069 females per 1,000 males. There are 38 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 107 literate and 189 illiterate residents. Additionally, 26 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 251 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gaudaguda

Gaudaguda 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 Gaudaguda

Gaudaguda 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 66.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Gaudaguda is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Gaudaguda is about 27 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 Gaudaguda

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

Health Facilities in Gaudaguda

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

FAQs about Gaudaguda