Pedamadiharipur - Kasinagar, Gajapati

Pedamadiharipur is a village situated in the Kasinagar tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 36 km from Kashinagara and around 36 km from Paralakhemundi. Siali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pedamadiharipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pedamadiharipur is 414520. The village covers a total geographical area of 244 hectares and falls under the 761206 pincode. Kashinagara is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Pedamadiharipur 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 Pedamadiharipur

According to the 2011 Census, Pedamadiharipur village had a total population of 478 people, including 231 males and 247 females, living in 126 households. The sex ratio was 1,069 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.95%, with male literacy at 63.68% and female literacy at 48.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 82, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 96.

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

Nearby Villages of Pedamadiharipur

Pedamadiharipur 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 Pedamadiharipur

Pedamadiharipur 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 110.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kashinagara to Pedamadiharipur is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Pedamadiharipur is about 36 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 Pedamadiharipur

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

Health Facilities in Pedamadiharipur

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

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