Souraguda - Ramanaguda, Rayagada

Souraguda is a village situated in the Ramanaguda tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 38 km from Gunupur and around 60 km from Rayagada . Likitipadar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Souraguda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Souraguda is 426732. The village covers a total geographical area of 164 hectares and falls under the 765029 pincode. Gunupur is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Souraguda 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 Souraguda

As per Census 2011, Souraguda village has a total population of 318 people, consisting of 151 males and 167 females. The village has 61 households and a sex ratio of 1,105 females per 1,000 males. There are 70 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 84 literate and 234 illiterate residents. Additionally, 318 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Souraguda

Souraguda 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 Souraguda

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Souraguda. The nearest railway station is Gunupur, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.6 km.

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

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

Health Facilities in Souraguda

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

FAQs about Souraguda