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

As per Census 2011, Pastikudi village has a total population of 2,508 people, consisting of 1,313 males and 1,195 females. The village has 630 households and a sex ratio of 910 females per 1,000 males. There are 311 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,500 literate and 1,008 illiterate residents. Additionally, 613 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 599 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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