Pitatali - Chikiti, Ganjam

Pitatali is a village situated in the Chikiti tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from Golanthara and around 45 km from Chatrapur. Pitatali village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pitatali is 412691. The village covers a total geographical area of 377 hectares and falls under the 761010 pincode. Chikiti is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Pitatali village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chikiti Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Berhampur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Pitatali

According to the 2011 Census, Pitatali village had a total population of 1,847 people, including 927 males and 920 females, living in 415 households. The sex ratio was 992 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.93%, with male literacy at 78.96% and female literacy at 53.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 188, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 57.

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

Nearby Villages of Pitatali

Pitatali 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 Pitatali

Pitatali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Surla Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 134.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chikiti to Pitatali is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Pitatali is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pitatali

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

Health Facilities in Pitatali

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

FAQs about Pitatali