Achhaba - Ramanaguda, Rayagada

Achhaba is a village situated in the Ramanaguda tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 40 km from Gunupur and around 100 km from Rayagada . Gogupadu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Achhaba village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Achhaba is 426801. The village covers a total geographical area of 372 hectares and falls under the 765023 pincode. Gunupur is the nearest town, located about 48 km away.

Achhaba 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 Achhaba

According to the 2011 Census, Achhaba village had a total population of 256 people, including 129 males and 127 females, living in 58 households. The sex ratio was 984 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 27.91%, with male literacy at 30.84% and female literacy at 25.00%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 244.

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

Nearby Villages of Achhaba

Achhaba 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 Achhaba

Achhaba 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 Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 96.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gunupur to Achhaba is about 48 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Achhaba is about 100 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 Achhaba

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

Health Facilities in Achhaba

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

FAQs about Achhaba