Patuguda - Padmapur, Rayagada

Patuguda is a village situated in the Padmapur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Padmapur and around 102 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Nuagada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Patuguda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Patuguda is 427055. The village covers a total geographical area of 342 hectares and falls under the 765025 pincode. Gunupur is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

Patuguda 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 Patuguda

As per Census 2011, Patuguda village has a total population of 270 people, consisting of 138 males and 132 females. The village has 62 households and a sex ratio of 956 females per 1,000 males. There are 66 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 77 literate and 193 illiterate residents. Additionally, 264 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Patuguda

Patuguda 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 Patuguda

Public transport in the Patuguda 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 93.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gunupur to Patuguda is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Patuguda is about 102 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 Patuguda

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

Health Facilities in Patuguda

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

FAQs about Patuguda