Eduruwalsa - Ramanaguda, Rayagada

Eduruwalsa is a village situated in the Ramanaguda tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from Gunupur and around 70 km from Rayagada . Kujendri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Eduruwalsa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Eduruwalsa is 426762. The village covers a total geographical area of 145 hectares and falls under the 765024 pincode. Gunupur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Eduruwalsa 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 Eduruwalsa

As per Census 2011, Eduruwalsa village has a total population of 315 people, consisting of 155 males and 160 females. The village has 81 households and a sex ratio of 1,032 females per 1,000 males. There are 48 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 136 literate and 179 illiterate residents. Additionally, 19 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 280 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population315155160
Child Population (0–6 yrs)482721
Scheduled Castes (SC)19811
Scheduled Tribes (ST)280137143
Literate Population1368353
Illiterate Population17972107

Nearby Villages of Eduruwalsa

Eduruwalsa 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
GolomundaSouth-West1.54 km
Bada AdabhaSouth1.57 km
AmitiNorth-East2.53 km
PokopadarSouth-West2.57 km
UkkambaNorth-West2.57 km
BharsingSouth-East2.87 km
KujendriWest3.03 km
PandrajholiSouth-West3.06 km
GugurapangaSouth-West3.09 km
SanaachhbaSouth3.17 km

Transport and Connectivity of Eduruwalsa

Eduruwalsa is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Gunupur, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 97.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gunupur to Eduruwalsa is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Eduruwalsa is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Eduruwalsa

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Eduruwalsa

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Eduruwalsa

Where is Eduruwalsa located?

Eduruwalsa village is located in Ramanaguda Tehsil, Rayagada district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Eduruwalsa?

The Gram Panchayat of Eduruwalsa is Kujendri.

What is the pincode of Eduruwalsa?

The pincode of Eduruwalsa is 765024.

What is the population of Eduruwalsa?

Eduruwalsa has a total population of 315, including 155 males and 160 females.

How many households are there in Eduruwalsa?

There are 81 households in Eduruwalsa.

What is the literacy rate in Eduruwalsa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Eduruwalsa is 43.17%. Male literacy is 53.55% and female literacy is 33.13%.