Gelakuta - Muniguda, Rayagada
Gelakuta is a village situated in the Muniguda tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from Ambadala and around 75 km from Rayagada . Sibapadar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gelakuta village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Gelakuta is 424818. The village covers a total geographical area of 205 hectares and falls under the 765020 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 80 km away.
Gelakuta 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.
Nearby Villages of Gelakuta
Gelakuta 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Ghodaghati | South-West | 1.36 km |
| Dumbesi | North-East | 1.66 km |
| Depaguda | South | 1.77 km |
| Gandhichua | North | 1.86 km |
| Goudaguda | East | 1.91 km |
| Jikimiki | North | 2.04 km |
| Maguni | South | 2.26 km |
| Sibapadar | East | 2.58 km |
| Dhondra | North | 2.58 km |
| Sitarampur | South-East | 2.85 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Gelakuta
Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Gelakuta. The nearest railway station is Doikallu, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.0 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | Available within 2-5 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Gelakuta is about 80 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Gelakuta 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 Gelakuta
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Gelakuta village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Gelakuta
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Gelakuta village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Gelakuta
Where is Gelakuta located?
Gelakuta village is located in Muniguda Tehsil, Rayagada district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Gelakuta?
The Gram Panchayat of Gelakuta is Sibapadar.
What is the pincode of Gelakuta?
The pincode of Gelakuta is 765020.