Santabadigam - Kolnara, Rayagada

Santabadigam is a village situated in the Kolnara tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from Rayagada and around 30 km from Rayagada . Dumiriguda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Santabadigam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Santabadigam is 426189. The village covers a total geographical area of 217 hectares and falls under the 765018 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

Santabadigam 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 Santabadigam

As per Census 2011, Santabadigam village has a total population of 324 people, consisting of 148 males and 176 females. The village has 65 households and a sex ratio of 1,189 females per 1,000 males. There are 31 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 95 literate and 229 illiterate residents. Additionally, 312 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Santabadigam

Santabadigam 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 Santabadigam

Santabadigam 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 67.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Santabadigam is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Santabadigam is about 30 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 Santabadigam

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

Health Facilities in Santabadigam

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

FAQs about Santabadigam