Harlaguda - Padmapur, Rayagada

Harlaguda 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 . Tembaguda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Harlaguda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Harlaguda is 427087. The village covers a total geographical area of 1034 hectares and falls under the 765025 pincode. Gunupur is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

Harlaguda 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 Harlaguda

According to the 2011 Census, Harlaguda village had a total population of 643 people, including 310 males and 333 females, living in 143 households. The sex ratio was 1,074 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 43.07%, with male literacy at 51.41% and female literacy at 35.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 7, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 489.

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

Nearby Villages of Harlaguda

Harlaguda 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 Harlaguda

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Harlaguda. The nearest railway station is Gunupur, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 93.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gunupur to Harlaguda is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Harlaguda 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 Harlaguda

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

Health Facilities in Harlaguda

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

FAQs about Harlaguda