Paichhadadar - Kantamal, Boudh

Paichhadadar is a village situated in the Kantamal tehsil of Boudh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 42 km from Manamunda and around 65 km from Baudh. Sundhipadar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Paichhadadar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paichhadadar is 418081. The village covers a total geographical area of 200 hectares and falls under the 762016 pincode. Sonapur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Paichhadadar

As per Census 2011, Paichhadadar village has a total population of 271 people, consisting of 131 males and 140 females. The village has 76 households and a sex ratio of 1,068 females per 1,000 males. There are 36 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 157 literate and 114 illiterate residents. Additionally, 54 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population271131140
Child Population (0–6 yrs)361818
Scheduled Tribes (ST)542925
Literate Population1579067
Illiterate Population1144173

Nearby Villages of Paichhadadar

Paichhadadar 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
NadianabarWest1.23 km
PurusottamapurNorth-East1.45 km
ParibandhSouth1.52 km
GudhialiNorth-West1.55 km
ChichengaSouth-East1.62 km
LaedaSouth-West1.99 km
SundhipadarNorth-East2.04 km
KundhipadarNorth2.37 km
GurudaspurSouth-West2.52 km
ManoharpurSouth2.80 km

Transport and Connectivity of Paichhadadar

Paichhadadar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Balangir Road, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonapur to Paichhadadar is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baudh to Paichhadadar is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Paichhadadar

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Paichhadadar

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Paichhadadar

Where is Paichhadadar located?

Paichhadadar village is located in Kantamal Tehsil, Boudh district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Paichhadadar?

The Gram Panchayat of Paichhadadar is Sundhipadar.

What is the pincode of Paichhadadar?

The pincode of Paichhadadar is 762016.

What is the population of Paichhadadar?

Paichhadadar has a total population of 271, including 131 males and 140 females.

How many households are there in Paichhadadar?

There are 76 households in Paichhadadar.

What is the literacy rate in Paichhadadar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Paichhadadar is 57.93%. Male literacy is 68.70% and female literacy is 47.86%.