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

As per Census 2011, Pedabodkel village has a total population of 203 people, consisting of 95 males and 108 females. The village has 57 households and a sex ratio of 1,136 females per 1,000 males. There are 33 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 42 literate and 161 illiterate residents. Additionally, 115 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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