Ketemera - Padmapur, Rayagada

Ketemera is a village situated in the Padmapur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Padmapur and around 103 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Gulluguda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ketemera village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ketemera is 427079. The village covers a total geographical area of 495 hectares and falls under the 765025 pincode. Gunupur is the nearest town, located about 59 km away.

Ketemera 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 Ketemera

According to the 2011 Census, Ketemera village had a total population of 173 people, including 89 males and 84 females, living in 38 households. The sex ratio was 944 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 41.29%, with male literacy at 46.84% and female literacy at 35.53%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 173.

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

Nearby Villages of Ketemera

Ketemera 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 Ketemera

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Ketemera. The nearest railway station is Gunupur, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gunupur to Ketemera is about 59 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Ketemera is about 103 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ketemera

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

Health Facilities in Ketemera

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

FAQs about Ketemera