Pidiary - Mohana, Gajapati

Pidiary is a village situated in the Mohana tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 48 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mohana and around 130 km from the district headquarters in Paralakhemundi. Juba serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pidiary village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pidiary is 413692. The village covers a total geographical area of 2 hectares and falls under the 761017 pincode. Digapahandi is the nearest town, located about 55 km away.

Pidiary 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 Pidiary

According to the 2011 Census, Pidiary village had a total population of 185 people, including 93 males and 92 females, living in 36 households. The sex ratio was 989 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 45.71%, with male literacy at 54.29% and female literacy at 37.14%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 180.

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

Nearby Villages of Pidiary

Pidiary 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 Pidiary

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Pidiary. The nearest railway station is Gunupur, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 104.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digapahandi to Pidiary is about 55 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Pidiary is about 130 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pidiary

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

Health Facilities in Pidiary

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

FAQs about Pidiary