Lauguda - Padmapur, Rayagada

Lauguda is a village situated in the Padmapur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Padmapur and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Indupur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lauguda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lauguda is 427112. The village covers a total geographical area of 498 hectares and falls under the 765025 pincode. Gunupur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Lauguda 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 Lauguda

As per Census 2011, Lauguda village has a total population of 1,271 people, consisting of 646 males and 625 females. The village has 314 households and a sex ratio of 967 females per 1,000 males. There are 169 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 702 literate and 569 illiterate residents. Additionally, 159 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 432 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Lauguda are given below:

Nearby Villages of Lauguda

Lauguda 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 Lauguda

Lauguda 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 90.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gunupur to Lauguda is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Lauguda 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 Lauguda

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

Health Facilities in Lauguda

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

FAQs about Lauguda