Kariniguda - Ramanaguda, Rayagada

Kariniguda is a village situated in the Ramanaguda tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 35 km from Gunupur and around 60 km from Rayagada . Parikhiti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kariniguda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kariniguda is 426686. The village covers a total geographical area of 379 hectares and falls under the 765029 pincode. Gunupur is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Kariniguda 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 Kariniguda

According to the 2011 Census, Kariniguda village had a total population of 135 people, including 68 males and 67 females, living in 43 households. The sex ratio was 985 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 24.17%, with male literacy at 35.00% and female literacy at 13.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 133.

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

Nearby Villages of Kariniguda

Kariniguda 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 Kariniguda

Kariniguda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rayagada, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gunupur to Kariniguda is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Kariniguda is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kariniguda

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

Health Facilities in Kariniguda

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

FAQs about Kariniguda