Pastikudi - Kesinga, Kalahandi

Pastikudi is a village situated in the Kesinga tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 22 km from Sadar and around 13 km from Bhawanipatna. Pastikudi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pastikudi is 423575. The village covers a total geographical area of 595 hectares and falls under the 766011 pincode. Bhawanipatna is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Pastikudi

According to the 2011 Census, Pastikudi village had a total population of 2,508 people, including 1,313 males and 1,195 females, living in 630 households. The sex ratio was 910 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.27%, with male literacy at 78.86% and female literacy at 56.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 613, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 599.

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

Nearby Villages of Pastikudi

Pastikudi 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 Pastikudi

Pastikudi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dadpur, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 6.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawanipatna to Pastikudi is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pastikudi

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

Health Facilities in Pastikudi

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

FAQs about Pastikudi