Sorishapadar - Ramanaguda, Rayagada

Sorishapadar 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 . Gulunthi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sorishapadar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sorishapadar is 426700. The village covers a total geographical area of 707 hectares and falls under the 765029 pincode. Gunupur is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Sorishapadar 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 Sorishapadar

As per Census 2011, Sorishapadar village has a total population of 364 people, consisting of 184 males and 180 females. The village has 97 households and a sex ratio of 978 females per 1,000 males. There are 60 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 96 literate and 268 illiterate residents. Additionally, 300 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sorishapadar

Sorishapadar 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 Sorishapadar

Sorishapadar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Gunupur, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gunupur to Sorishapadar is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Sorishapadar 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 Sorishapadar

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

Health Facilities in Sorishapadar

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

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