Sorapadu - Muniguda, Rayagada
Sorapadu is a village situated in the Muniguda tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 50 km from Ambadala and around 110 km from Rayagada . Sibapadar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sorapadu village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Sorapadu is 424611. The village covers a total geographical area of 105 hectares and falls under the 765029 pincode. Bhawanipatna is the nearest town, located about 62 km away.
Sorapadu 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 Sorapadu
Sorapadu 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Belamara | South | 0.99 km |
| Badagangara | North-West | 1.10 km |
| Uchukapadu | North-East | 1.17 km |
| Punder | South-East | 1.24 km |
| Sanagangara | West | 1.27 km |
| Kesuru | East | 1.51 km |
| Nuapada | West | 1.67 km |
| Redal | North | 1.73 km |
| Uchimuchi | South | 1.78 km |
| Patana | East | 1.93 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Sorapadu
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Sorapadu. The nearest railway station is Lanjigarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.2 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | Available within >10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawanipatna to Sorapadu is about 62 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.8 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Sorapadu is about 110 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Sorapadu
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Sorapadu village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Sorapadu
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Sorapadu village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Sorapadu
Where is Sorapadu located?
Sorapadu village is located in Muniguda Tehsil, Rayagada district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Sorapadu?
The Gram Panchayat of Sorapadu is Sibapadar.
What is the pincode of Sorapadu?
The pincode of Sorapadu is 765029.