Kiyapadu, Rayagada

Kiyapadu
Hamlet
Kiyapadu
Kiyapadu

Location in Odisha, India

Coordinates: 19°35′00″N 83°22′00″E / 19.58333°N 83.36667°E / 19.58333; 83.36667Coordinates: 19°35′00″N 83°22′00″E / 19.58333°N 83.36667°E / 19.58333; 83.36667
Country  India
State Odisha
District Rayagada
Government
  Type Democratic
Elevation 229 m (751 ft)
Languages
  Official Oriya
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
PIN 765002
Telephone code 06855
Vehicle registration OD
Website odisha.gov.in

Kiyapadu is a hamlet in Rayagada Tahasil of Gumma Panchayat in the state of Odisha, India dominated by Dongaria Tribe. The village was in lime light when the local people opposed the establishment of the Alumina Refinery by RSB.[1][2][3]

Geography

Kiyapadu is situated about 329 km from the district headquarters i.e. Rayagada. Kiyapadu is situated at Lat.19° 35′N and Lon. 83° 22′E.

Demography

Majority of the population at and nearby Kiyapadu are primitive tribal. As per census 2011 available in the "Official website of census india" the population of village is 297 of which 144 are males and 153 are females as per Population Census 2011[4]

Tourist attractions

The village is surrounded by hillocks. The nearest place of tourist interest is Rayagada.

References


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