Pahadima - Mohana, Gajapati

Pahadima is a village situated in the Mohana tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 26 km from Adva and around 136 km from Paralakhemundi. Dambaguda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pahadima village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pahadima is 413520. The village covers a total geographical area of 39 hectares and falls under the 761217 pincode. Digapahandi is the nearest town, located about 67 km away.

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

Population of Pahadima

According to the 2011 Census, Pahadima village had a total population of 251 people, including 125 males and 126 females, living in 52 households. The sex ratio was 1,008 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 24.74%, with male literacy at 33.33% and female literacy at 15.79%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 244.

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

Nearby Villages of Pahadima

Pahadima 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 Pahadima

Pahadima is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Golanthra, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digapahandi to Pahadima is about 67 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Pahadima is about 136 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 Pahadima

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

Health Facilities in Pahadima

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

FAQs about Pahadima