Goranda - Ramanaguda, Rayagada

Goranda is a village situated in the Ramanaguda tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 30 km from Gunupur and around 80 km from Rayagada . Boothing serves as the Gram Panchayat for Goranda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Goranda is 426800. The village covers a total geographical area of 175 hectares and falls under the 765034 pincode. Gunupur is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Goranda 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 Goranda

According to the 2011 Census, Goranda village had a total population of 273 people, including 133 males and 140 females, living in 74 households. The sex ratio was 1,053 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 41.67%, with male literacy at 50.89% and female literacy at 33.59%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 248.

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

Nearby Villages of Goranda

Goranda 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 Goranda

Goranda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Gunupur, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 97.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gunupur to Goranda is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Goranda is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Goranda

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

Health Facilities in Goranda

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

FAQs about Goranda