Golomunda - Ramanaguda, Rayagada

Golomunda 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 . Golumunda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Golomunda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Golomunda is 426764. The village covers a total geographical area of 267 hectares and falls under the 765023 pincode. Gunupur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Golomunda 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 Golomunda

According to the 2011 Census, Golomunda village had a total population of 1,906 people, including 905 males and 1,001 females, living in 455 households. The sex ratio was 1,106 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.43%, with male literacy at 81.15% and female literacy at 64.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 343, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 491.

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

Nearby Villages of Golomunda

Golomunda 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 Golomunda

Golomunda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gunupur, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 97.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gunupur to Golomunda is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Golomunda 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 Golomunda

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

Health Facilities in Golomunda

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

FAQs about Golomunda