Dhippaguda - Muniguda, Rayagada

Dhippaguda is a village situated in the Muniguda tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 95 km from Ambadala and around 75 km from Rayagada . Telengapadar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhippaguda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhippaguda is 424794. The village covers a total geographical area of 389 hectares and falls under the 765017 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 90 km away.

Dhippaguda 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 Dhippaguda

According to the 2011 Census, Dhippaguda village had a total population of 287 people, including 142 males and 145 females, living in 68 households. The sex ratio was 1,021 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 19.15%, with male literacy at 29.91% and female literacy at 8.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 88, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 196.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhippaguda

Dhippaguda 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 Dhippaguda

Dhippaguda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Doikallu, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Dhippaguda is about 90 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Dhippaguda is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhippaguda

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

Health Facilities in Dhippaguda

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

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