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

According to the 2011 Census, Sorishapadar village had a total population of 364 people, including 184 males and 180 females, living in 97 households. The sex ratio was 978 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 31.58%, with male literacy at 39.35% and female literacy at 23.49%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 300.

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

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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