Dagudi - Padmapur, Rayagada

Dagudi 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 97 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Nuagada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dagudi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dagudi is 427053. The village covers a total geographical area of 203 hectares and falls under the 765025 pincode. Gunupur is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

Dagudi 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 Dagudi

According to the 2011 Census, Dagudi village had a total population of 86 people, including 39 males and 47 females, living in 21 households. The sex ratio was 1,205 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 38.57%, with male literacy at 53.33% and female literacy at 27.50%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 78.

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

Nearby Villages of Dagudi

Dagudi 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 Dagudi

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Dagudi. The nearest railway station is Gunupur, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gunupur to Dagudi is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Dagudi is about 97 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dagudi

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

Health Facilities in Dagudi

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

FAQs about Dagudi