Pedipathar - Athmallik, Angul

Pedipathar is a village situated in the Athmallik tehsil of Angul district, Odisha. It is located approximately 29 km from Thakurgarh and around 50 km from Anugul . Pedipathara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pedipathar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pedipathar is 404994. The village covers a total geographical area of 207 hectares and falls under the 759127 pincode. Athamallik is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Pedipathar

According to the 2011 Census, Pedipathar village had a total population of 692 people, including 336 males and 356 females, living in 143 households. The sex ratio was 1,060 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.29%, with male literacy at 84.25% and female literacy at 66.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 226, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 73.

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

Nearby Villages of Pedipathar

Pedipathar 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 Pedipathar

Pedipathar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Boinda, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Athamallik to Pedipathar is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Anugul to Pedipathar is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pedipathar

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

Health Facilities in Pedipathar

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

FAQs about Pedipathar