Petchhela - Mahakalapada, Kendrapara

Petchhela is a village situated in the Mahakalapada tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 16 km from Jamboo Marine and around 35 km from Kendrapara . Petchhela(b.b Colony) serves as the Gram Panchayat for Petchhela village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Petchhela is 396058. The village covers a total geographical area of 1375 hectares and falls under the 754224 pincode. Kendrapara is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

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

Population of Petchhela

As per Census 2011, Petchhela village has a total population of 4,773 people, consisting of 2,486 males and 2,287 females. The village has 986 households and a sex ratio of 919 females per 1,000 males. There are 639 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,530 literate and 2,243 illiterate residents. Additionally, 182 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,039 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Petchhela

Petchhela 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 Petchhela

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Petchhela. The nearest railway station is Paradip, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendrapara to Petchhela is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Petchhela 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 Petchhela

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

Health Facilities in Petchhela

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

FAQs about Petchhela