Pastikudi

Pastikudi is a village located in Sadar tehsil of Kalahandi district in Odisha, India. It is situated 22km away from sub-district headquarter Sadar (tehsildar office) and 13km away from district headquarter Bhawanipatna. As per 2009 stats, Pastikudi village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Pastikudi unique in its vibrant Sadar-Kalahandi region. You’ll see Pastikudi’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Pastikudi

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Pastikudi is 423575. The village spans a total geographical area of 595 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 766021. Bhawanipatna is nearest town to Pastikudi village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 13km away.

When it comes to local governance, Pastikudi village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Bhawanipatna Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kalahandi Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Pastikudi

Population of Pastikudi

According to the 2011 Census, Pastikudi has a total population of about 2,508, with approximately 1,313 males and 1,195 females. The sex ratio is around 910 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 311 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 613 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 599. The overall literacy rate is approximately 59.81%, with male literacy at about 69.31% and female literacy near 49.37%. There are around 630 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Pastikudi's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Pastikudi

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Pastikudi. As per the 2011 stats, Pastikudi had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Pastikudi

Knowing the nearby villages of Pastikudi helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Pastikudi.

Frequently Asked Questions about Pastikudi