Sakadagam - Muniguda, Rayagada

Sakadagam is a village situated in the Muniguda tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 31 km from Ambadala and around 96 km from Rayagada . Saradhapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sakadagam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sakadagam is 424729. The village covers a total geographical area of 178 hectares and falls under the 765021 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 105 km away.

Sakadagam 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 Sakadagam

As per Census 2011, Sakadagam village has a total population of 75 people, consisting of 34 males and 41 females. The village has 18 households and a sex ratio of 1,205 females per 1,000 males. There are 19 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3 literate and 72 illiterate residents. Additionally, 75 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sakadagam

Sakadagam 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 Sakadagam

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Sakadagam. The nearest railway station is Ambodala, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Sakadagam is about 105 km, with a usual travel time of around ~3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Sakadagam is about 96 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sakadagam

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

Health Facilities in Sakadagam

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

FAQs about Sakadagam