Railaguda village, Kalyanasingpur block | Pincode 765016

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

AMITA KADRAKA

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LGD code: 425597
Pincode: 765016
Post office: K.Singhpur
Population: 222
Households: 54
Literacy rate: 15.3%
Sex ratio: 121 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 186
Distance to district centre: 19 km
Distance to mandal centre: 3 km
Distance to Bhubaneswar: 277 km
Distance to Hyderabad: 561 km
Nearest railway station: Sikarpai · 9 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Government Hospital, Bisam · 19 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Railaguda compares

By population, Railaguda ranks #92 of 272 villages in Kalyanasingpur mandal.

Literacy rate

15.3%

−14.4% vs mandal average

Railaguda: 15.3%
Kalyanasingpur mandal: 29.7%
Rayagada district: 42.1%

Household size

people per home

4.1

−0.2 vs mandal average

Railaguda: 4.1
Kalyanasingpur mandal: 4.3

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Railaguda at a glance

Railaguda is a village of 222 people in 54 households (Census 2011) in Kalyanasingpur block, Rayagada district, Odisha, the 92nd-largest of 272 villages in Kalyanasingpur block. Literacy is 15%, 14 points below the block average of 30% and the sex ratio is 121 women per 1,000 men. It lies 19 km from the Rayagada district centre, 55 km from Jayapatna, the nearest town, 9 km from Sikarpai railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 765016, served by K.Singhpur post office; the LGD village code is 425597. The nearest hospital or health centre is Government Hospital, Bisam, 19 km away. The sarpanch is AMITA KADRAKA. The population is estimated at 262 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Railaguda · this village	222	15%	—
Hajaridanga · Kalyanasingpur	199	18%	0.6 km E
Hajaridang · Gunupur	153	42%	0.6 km E
Hajaridang · Rayagada	114	22%	0.6 km E
Dimbiribadi · Kalyanasingpur	173	34%	0.9 km N
Divalpadu · Kalyanasingpur	265	19%	1 km NW
Rakhalguda · Kalyanasingpur	625	26%	1.2 km SE

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Railaguda

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 12
Power hours (winter): 14
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: Yes
Private bus service: Yes
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: RAYAGADA
Distance to nearest town (km): 42
Distance to district HQ (km): 38
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 9
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Pujariguda
Total area (ha): 54
Irrigated area (ha): 20.5
Forest area (ha): 1.34

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Railaguda

LGD code: 425597
Pincode: 765016
Post office: K.Singhpur
Population (Census 2011): 222
Population (projected 2026): 262
Households: 54
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 121
Literacy rate: 15.3%
Coordinates: 19.46151°N, 83.33098°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Koraput
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Bissam Cuttack
Member of Parliament: Saptagiri Sankar Ulaka
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: AMITA KADRAKA
Block / Mandal: Kalyanasingpur

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Rayagada district level

Then & Now

Railaguda — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

222

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Population · 2026

262

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+18.5%

Households · 2026

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 222Census 2011
Households: 54Census 2011
Literacy rate: 15.3%Census 2011
Sex ratio: —*Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2622026 proj. · +18% vs 2011
Est. households: 642026 projection
Active job cards: 1,26,090MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 73,434MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 3,31,48,964ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 951NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 45.1%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 96.6%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 50.5%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 92.7%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 69.1%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 68.3%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Rayagada district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 23,63,679PMAY-G · 23,63,679 of 28,49,889 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Rayagada district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 1,51,341Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Rayagada district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Getting there

How to reach Railaguda

Mandal centre

Kalyanasingpur · ≈ 2.8 km

≈ 6 min by car · 7 min by bike

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District centre

Rayagada · ≈ 19 km

≈ 39 min by car · 46 min by bike

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Nearest town · 10,707 people

Jayapatna · ≈ 55 km

≈ 1 h 53 min by car · 2 h 14 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Bhubaneswar277 kmcapital
Hyderabad561 km
Kolkata626 km
Chennai781 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationSikarpai9 km
Hospital / PHCGovernment Hospital, Bisam19 km
ATM / bankCorporation Bank32 km
CollegeRayagada Institute of Technology and Management37 km
Police stationl. police station31 km

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Odisha rejects premature release plea of Hindutva man Dara Singh in Graham Staines murder case

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Odisha Panchayat Election 2027 | Ground Report From Binjharpur, Jajpur
Kanak News Odisha3 days ago
Odisha rejects premature release plea of Hindutva man Dara Singh in Graham Staines murder case
Maktoob3 days ago
Five minors among nine deaths by drowning in a day across Odisha
The New Indian Express3 days ago
Odisha tribal woman’s last rites delayed for two days over alleged religious conversion
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Nuakhai celebrated with fervour, gaiety in Western Odisha
The New Indian Express4 days ago
Rahul Gandhi Likely to Visit Odisha in October;Panchayat election ahead(!) |
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People often ask about Railaguda

What is the pincode of Railaguda?

The pincode of Railaguda, Kalyanasingpur block, Rayagada district, Odisha is 765016. The post office is K.Singhpur.

Which post office delivers to Railaguda?

Mail for Railaguda is delivered through K.Singhpur post office, pincode 765016, in Kalyanasingpur block, Rayagada district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Railaguda located?

Railaguda is a village in Kalyanasingpur block of Rayagada district, Odisha, India.

What is the population of Railaguda as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Railaguda village has a population of 222 across 54 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Railaguda?

The current sarpanch of Railaguda gram panchayat is AMITA KADRAKA.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Railaguda in?

Railaguda falls under the Koraput Lok Sabha constituency (PC #21) of Odisha.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Railaguda in?

Railaguda falls under the Bissam Cuttack assembly constituency (AC #139) of Odisha.

What is the literacy rate in Railaguda?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Railaguda village is 15.3%.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Railaguda?

12 schemes currently match residents of Railaguda, including KALIA - Krushak Assistance for Livelihood and Income Augmentation, Madhu Babu Pension Yojana (MBPY), Mission Shakti - Odisha SHG Programme. Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Railaguda from Rayagada district centre?

Railaguda is approximately 19 km (straight-line) from the centre of Rayagada district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Railaguda?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Railaguda village is 425597.

Which is the nearest town to Railaguda?

Jayapatna (population 10,707, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 55 km from Railaguda in a straight line.

How big is Railaguda compared to other villages in Kalyanasingpur block?

Railaguda ranks 92 of 272 villages in Kalyanasingpur block by Census 2011 population (222 residents).

How far is Railaguda from Bhubaneswar?

Railaguda is about 277 km from Bhubaneswar in a straight line (the state capital of Odisha); by road expect roughly 360 km.

How far is Railaguda from Hyderabad?

Railaguda is about 561 km from Hyderabad in a straight line; by road expect roughly 729 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Railaguda?

Sikarpai is the nearest railway station to Railaguda, about 9 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 11 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Railaguda?

Government Hospital, Bisam is the nearest hospital or health centre to Railaguda, about 19 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 25 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Railaguda?

Corporation Bank is the nearest ATM or bank to Railaguda, about 32 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 42 km.

Who is the MP for Railaguda?

Railaguda is in Koraput Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Saptagiri Sankar Ulaka (INC).

What is the population of Railaguda in 2026?

Railaguda is estimated at 262 people in 2026, up about 18% from 222 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Railaguda in?

Odisha falls in the Eastern Plateau and Hills zone (rice, millets, pulses; rain-fed) and the East Coast Plains and Hills zone (rice, coconut, sugarcane, cashew) of the ICAR classification; Railaguda in Rayagada district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Railaguda?

AMITA KADRAKA is the sarpanch of Railaguda gram panchayat, Kalyanasingpur block. See the sarpanch list of Kalyanasingpur block for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-19
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)