Pedikapadar - Nuagad, Gajapati

Pedikapadar is a village situated in the Nuagad tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 40 km from R.udaygiri and around 108 km from Paralakhemundi. Kirama serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pedikapadar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pedikapadar is 413969. The village covers a total geographical area of 328 hectares and falls under the 761016 pincode. Gunupur is the nearest town, located about 48 km away.

Pedikapadar 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 Pedikapadar

According to the 2011 Census, Pedikapadar village had a total population of 175 people, including 87 males and 88 females, living in 35 households. The sex ratio was 1,011 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 33.09%, with male literacy at 46.38% and female literacy at 19.40%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 64.

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

Nearby Villages of Pedikapadar

Pedikapadar 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 Pedikapadar

Pedikapadar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Gunupur, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 96.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gunupur to Pedikapadar is about 48 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Pedikapadar is about 108 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 Pedikapadar

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

Health Facilities in Pedikapadar

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

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