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

As per Census 2011, Vidada village has a total population of 350 people, consisting of 175 males and 175 females. The village has 87 households and a sex ratio of 1,000 females per 1,000 males. There are 46 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 137 literate and 213 illiterate residents. Additionally, 228 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Vidada are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population350175175
Child Population (0–6 yrs)462818
Scheduled Tribes (ST)228111117
Literate Population1378453
Illiterate Population21391122

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
GotheiSouth-West1.20 km
GandahatiSouth-East1.54 km
GothaiWest1.65 km
TamtaraWest2.19 km
GadasingiSouth-West2.19 km
SauragadasingaWest2.89 km
ChintapaliSouth-East2.92 km
KhiligandaNorth-West3.24 km
KudingiNorth-West3.43 km
TiliNorth3.46 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Vidada

Where is Vidada located?

Vidada village is located in Rayagada Tehsil, Gajapati district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Vidada?

The Gram Panchayat of Vidada is Gandahati.

What is the pincode of Vidada?

The pincode of Vidada is 761206.

What is the population of Vidada?

Vidada has a total population of 350, including 175 males and 175 females.

How many households are there in Vidada?

There are 87 households in Vidada.

What is the literacy rate in Vidada?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Vidada is 39.14%. Male literacy is 48.00% and female literacy is 30.29%.