Pedamadi - Kasinagar, Gajapati

Pedamadi is a village situated in the Kasinagar tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 40 km from Kashinagara and around 40 km from Paralakhemundi. Siali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pedamadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pedamadi is 414519. The village covers a total geographical area of 899 hectares and falls under the 761206 pincode. Kashinagara is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Pedamadi

According to the 2011 Census, Pedamadi village had a total population of 638 people, including 312 males and 326 females, living in 126 households. The sex ratio was 1,045 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 27.50%, with male literacy at 33.94% and female literacy at 21.33%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 616.

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

Nearby Villages of Pedamadi

Pedamadi 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 Pedamadi

Pedamadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Lihuri Halt, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 111.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kashinagara to Pedamadi is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Pedamadi is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pedamadi

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

Health Facilities in Pedamadi

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

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