Atikiguda - Padmapur, Rayagada
Atikiguda is a village situated in the Padmapur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Padmapur and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Nuagada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Atikiguda village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Atikiguda is 427036. The village covers a total geographical area of 2099 hectares and falls under the 765025 pincode. Gunupur is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.
Atikiguda 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.
Nearby Villages of Atikiguda
Atikiguda 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Narengi | South-West | 1.96 km |
| Gunjiguda | East | 2.27 km |
| Dagudi | South-East | 3.31 km |
| Raipanka | East | 3.64 km |
| Dabarakono | South-East | 3.72 km |
| Nuagada | South-East | 3.96 km |
| Nuagam | South-East | 4.50 km |
| Geranga | North-East | 4.58 km |
| Dumulapadar | East | 4.74 km |
| Phajilibandha | South-East | 5.47 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Atikiguda
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Atikiguda. The nearest railway station is Gunupur, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.6 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gunupur to Atikiguda is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Atikiguda is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Atikiguda
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Atikiguda 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 Atikiguda
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Atikiguda village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within <1 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within <1 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within <1 km |
FAQs about Atikiguda
Where is Atikiguda located?
Atikiguda village is located in Padmapur Tehsil, Rayagada district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Atikiguda?
The Gram Panchayat of Atikiguda is Nuagada.
What is the pincode of Atikiguda?
The pincode of Atikiguda is 765025.