Pindiki - Mohana, Gajapati

Pindiki is a village situated in the Mohana tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mohana and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Paralakhemundi. Pindiki village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pindiki is 413855. The village covers a total geographical area of 557 hectares and falls under the 761015 pincode. Digapahandi is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Pindiki 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 Pindiki

According to the 2011 Census, Pindiki village had a total population of 687 people, including 346 males and 341 females, living in 148 households. The sex ratio was 986 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.61%, with male literacy at 74.49% and female literacy at 50.84%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 256.

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

Nearby Villages of Pindiki

Pindiki 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 Pindiki

Pindiki is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Surla Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 109.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digapahandi to Pindiki is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Pindiki is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pindiki

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

Health Facilities in Pindiki

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

FAQs about Pindiki