Petapada - Aali, Kendrapara

Petapada is a village situated in the Aali tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Aali and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Petapada village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Petapada is 396098. The village covers a total geographical area of 609 hectares and falls under the 755061 pincode. Kendrapara is the nearest town, located about 55 km away.

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

Population of Petapada

According to the 2011 Census, Petapada village had a total population of 2,210 people, including 951 males and 1,259 females, living in 541 households. The sex ratio was 1,324 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.72%, with male literacy at 94.07% and female literacy at 81.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 430, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Petapada

Petapada 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 Petapada

Petapada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dhanmandal, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendrapara to Petapada is about 55 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Petapada is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Petapada

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

Health Facilities in Petapada

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

FAQs about Petapada