Pakhada - Garadpur, Kendrapara

Pakhada is a village situated in the Garadpur tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 3 km from Patkura and around 35 km from Kendrapara . Pakhada village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pakhada is 396858. The village covers a total geographical area of 335 hectares and falls under the 754153 pincode. Kendrapara is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Pakhada

As per Census 2011, Pakhada village has a total population of 1,925 people, consisting of 952 males and 973 females. The village has 489 households and a sex ratio of 1,022 females per 1,000 males. There are 173 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,512 literate and 413 illiterate residents. Additionally, 596 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Pakhada

Pakhada 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 Pakhada

Pakhada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nimkana, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendrapara to Pakhada is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Pakhada is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pakhada

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

Health Facilities in Pakhada

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

FAQs about Pakhada