Pusiguda - Padmapur, Rayagada

Pusiguda 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 . Gulluguda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pusiguda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pusiguda is 427056. The village covers a total geographical area of 646 hectares and falls under the 765025 pincode. Gunupur is the nearest town, located about 49 km away.

Pusiguda 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 Pusiguda

According to the 2011 Census, Pusiguda village had a total population of 192 people, including 90 males and 102 females, living in 48 households. The sex ratio was 1,133 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 24.34%, with male literacy at 28.57% and female literacy at 20.73%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 166.

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

Nearby Villages of Pusiguda

Pusiguda 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 Pusiguda

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Pusiguda. The nearest railway station is Gunupur, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 93.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gunupur to Pusiguda is about 49 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Pusiguda 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 Pusiguda

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

Health Facilities in Pusiguda

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

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