Kindraguda - Padmapur, Rayagada

Kindraguda is a village situated in the Padmapur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Padmapur and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Likitipadar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kindraguda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kindraguda is 427099. The village covers a total geographical area of 1220 hectares and falls under the 765025 pincode. Gunupur is the nearest town, located about 52 km away.

Kindraguda 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 Kindraguda

According to the 2011 Census, Kindraguda village had a total population of 419 people, including 187 males and 232 females, living in 100 households. The sex ratio was 1,241 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 16.67%, with male literacy at 23.57% and female literacy at 11.17%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 369.

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

Nearby Villages of Kindraguda

Kindraguda 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 Kindraguda

Kindraguda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gunupur, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 96.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gunupur to Kindraguda is about 52 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Kindraguda 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 Kindraguda

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

Health Facilities in Kindraguda

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

FAQs about Kindraguda