Asaragudi - Padmapur, Rayagada

Asaragudi is a village situated in the Padmapur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Padmapur and around 127 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Nuagada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Asaragudi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Asaragudi is 427043. The village covers a total geographical area of 1953 hectares and falls under the 765025 pincode. Gunupur is the nearest town, located about 57 km away.

Asaragudi 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 Asaragudi

According to the 2011 Census, Asaragudi village had a total population of 319 people, including 136 males and 183 females, living in 77 households. The sex ratio was 1,346 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 29.22%, with male literacy at 39.42% and female literacy at 21.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 5, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 301.

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

Nearby Villages of Asaragudi

Asaragudi 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 Asaragudi

Asaragudi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Gunupur, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 94.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gunupur to Asaragudi is about 57 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Asaragudi is about 127 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Asaragudi

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

Health Facilities in Asaragudi

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

FAQs about Asaragudi