Pedabodkel - Jagargunda, Sukma

Pedabodkel is a village situated in the Jagargunda tehsil of Sukma district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 92 km from Konta and around 137 km from Dantewada. Morpalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pedabodkel village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pedabodkel is 450332. The village covers a total geographical area of 994.23 hectares and falls under the 494111 pincode. Dornapal is the nearest town, located about 48 km away.

Pedabodkel village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Konta Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bastar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Pedabodkel

According to the 2011 Census, Pedabodkel village had a total population of 203 people, including 95 males and 108 females, living in 57 households. The sex ratio was 1,137 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 24.71%, with male literacy at 33.73% and female literacy at 16.09%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 115.

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

Nearby Villages of Pedabodkel

Pedabodkel 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 Pedabodkel

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Pedabodkel. The nearest railway station is Bacheli, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dornapal to Pedabodkel is about 48 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dantewada to Pedabodkel is about 137 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pedabodkel

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

Health Facilities in Pedabodkel

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

FAQs about Pedabodkel