Pelar - Nuagad, Gajapati

Pelar is a village situated in the Nuagad tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 65 km from Serango and around 65 km from Paralakhemundi. Luhangar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pelar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pelar is 414302. The village covers a total geographical area of 159 hectares and falls under the 761214 pincode. Parlakhemundi is the nearest town, located about 62 km away.

Pelar 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 Pelar

According to the 2011 Census, Pelar village had a total population of 264 people, including 112 males and 152 females, living in 52 households. The sex ratio was 1,357 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 38.94%, with male literacy at 51.65% and female literacy at 30.37%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 260.

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

Nearby Villages of Pelar

Pelar 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 Pelar

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Pelar. The nearest railway station is Gunupur, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 115.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Parlakhemundi to Pelar is about 62 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.8 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Pelar is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pelar

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

Health Facilities in Pelar

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

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