Pekata

Pekata is a village located in Rayagada tehsil of Gajapati district in Odisha, India. It is situated 15km away from sub-district headquarter Rayagada (tehsildar office) and 30km away from district headquarter Paralakhemundi. As per 2009 stats, Marlaba is the gram panchayat of Pekata village.

Here you can discover what makes Pekata unique in its vibrant Rayagada-Gajapati region. You’ll see Pekata’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Pekata

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Pekata is 414729. The village spans a total geographical area of 903 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 761213. Rayagada is nearest town to Pekata village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 15km away.

When it comes to local governance, Pekata village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Mohana Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Berhampur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Pekata

Population of Pekata

According to the 2011 Census, Pekata has a total population of about 1,062, with approximately 512 males and 550 females. The sex ratio is around 1074 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 188 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 1,055. The overall literacy rate is approximately 35.50%, with male literacy at about 52.34% and female literacy near 19.82%. There are around 232 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Pekata's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Pekata

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Pekata. As per the 2011 stats, Pekata had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Pekata

Knowing the nearby villages of Pekata helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Pekata.

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