Vidada - Rayagada, Gajapati

Vidada is a village situated in the Rayagada tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 21 km from Garabandha and around 21 km from Paralakhemundi. Gandahati serves as the Gram Panchayat for Vidada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vidada is 414922. The village covers a total geographical area of 242 hectares and falls under the 761206 pincode. Parlakhemundi is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Vidada 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 Vidada

According to the 2011 Census, Vidada village had a total population of 350 people, including 175 males and 175 females, living in 87 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 45.07%, with male literacy at 57.14% and female literacy at 33.76%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 228.

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

Nearby Villages of Vidada

Vidada 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 Vidada

Public transport in the Vidada is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Palasa, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 138.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Parlakhemundi to Vidada is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Vidada is about 21 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Vidada

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

Health Facilities in Vidada

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

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