Kedipadar - Nuagad, Gajapati

Kedipadar is a village situated in the Nuagad tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 42 km from R.udaygiri and around 107 km from Paralakhemundi. Anuguru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kedipadar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kedipadar is 413971. The village covers a total geographical area of 726 hectares and falls under the 761016 pincode. Gunupur is the nearest town, located about 76 km away.

Kedipadar 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 Kedipadar

According to the 2011 Census, Kedipadar village had a total population of 585 people, including 295 males and 290 females, living in 103 households. The sex ratio was 983 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.18%, with male literacy at 66.23% and female literacy at 36.44%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 579.

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

Nearby Villages of Kedipadar

Kedipadar 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 Kedipadar

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Kedipadar. The nearest railway station is Gunupur, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 97.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gunupur to Kedipadar is about 76 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Kedipadar is about 107 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kedipadar

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

Health Facilities in Kedipadar

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

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