Akhusingi - Padmapur, Rayagada

Akhusingi is a village situated in the Padmapur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Padmapur and around 83 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Akhusingi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Akhusingi is 427093. The village covers a total geographical area of 2114 hectares and falls under the 765025 pincode. Gunupur is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Akhusingi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Gunupur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Koraput Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Akhusingi

According to the 2011 Census, Akhusingi village had a total population of 2,216 people, including 1,108 males and 1,108 females, living in 576 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.99%, with male literacy at 63.24% and female literacy at 44.92%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 428, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 855.

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

Nearby Villages of Akhusingi

Akhusingi 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 Akhusingi

Akhusingi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gunupur, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gunupur to Akhusingi is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Akhusingi is about 83 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Akhusingi

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

Health Facilities in Akhusingi

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

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